Adobe Creek Dam, Colorado, USA

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Quick Facts About Adobe Creek Dam

Location: Bent, Colorado
Coordinates: 38.235006, -103.280565
River: Adobe Creek-Os River
Primary Purpose: Irrigation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1904
Dam Height: 32 ft (10 m)
Dam Length: 7,375 ft (2,248 m)
Dam Capacity: 122,360 acre-ft (150,929 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Adobe Creek Dam Information

Adobe Creek Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 15 miles from Las Animas, Bent, Colorado.

The dam, which is on the Adobe Creek-Os River, was primarily built for Irrigation purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by USDA NRCS and commissioned in 1904 and is currently owned by FORT LYON CANAL CO..

Adobe Creek Dam Structure

The Adobe Creek Dam is approximately 7,375 feet (2,248 m) long, 32 feet (10 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Adobe Creek Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 81,592 acre-ft (100,642 Ml) and maximum capacity of 122,360 acre-ft (150,929 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 5,094 acres (2,061 ha) and the total catchment area is 53 square miles (137 square kilometres).

Adobe Creek Dam Spillway

The dam has a 1200 feet (366 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 72000 cubic feet per second (2039 cubic metres per second).

Adobe Creek Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Adobe Creek Dam
Bent, Colorado
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 32 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 7,375 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 122,360 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 53 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Adobe Creek Dam Weather

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Adobe Creek Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Adobe Creek Dam?

Adobe Creek Dam is in Colorado.

In which county is the Adobe Creek Dam?

Adobe Creek Dam is in Bent County.

How high is the Adobe Creek Dam?

Adobe Creek Dam is 32 feet high.

How long is the Adobe Creek Dam?

Adobe Creek Dam is 7,375 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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