Shaw - South Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyMineral
Nearest CitySOUTH FORK
River/StreamKITTY CREEK-OS
Coordinates37.55890, -106.79658

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length525 ft
Year Completed1895 (131 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage891 acre-ft
Max Storage891 acre-ft
Normal Storage681 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge882 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSAN LUIS VALLEY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (DUTTON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/08/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO02870
Federal IDCO02870
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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