Ridges Basin Dam, Colorado, USA

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Quick Facts About Ridges Basin Dam

Location: La Plata, Colorado
Coordinates: 37.2194, -107.8954
River: Basin Creek River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 2008
Dam Height: 273 ft (83 m)
Dam Length: 1,642 ft (500 m)
Dam Capacity: 135,721 acre-ft (167,409 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available

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Ridges Basin Dam Information

Ridges Basin Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Durango, La Plata, Colorado.

The dam, which is on the Basin Creek River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by US Bureau of Reclamation and commissioned in 2008 and is currently owned by US Bureau of Reclamation.

Ridges Basin Dam Structure

The Ridges Basin Dam is approximately 1,642 feet (500 m) long, 273 feet (83 m) high and has a structural volume of 5,120,000 cubic yards (3,914,522 cubic metres).

Ridges Basin Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 121,070 acre-ft (149,337 Ml) and maximum capacity of 135,721 acre-ft (167,409 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,548 acres (626 ha) and the total catchment area is 10,048 square miles (26,024 square kilometres).

Ridges Basin Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Ridges Basin Dam does not have any spillways.

Ridges Basin Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Ridges Basin Dam
La Plata, 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) 273 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,642 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 135,721 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 10,048 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Ridges Basin Dam Weather

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Ridges Basin Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Ridges Basin Dam?

Ridges Basin Dam is in Colorado.

In which county is the Ridges Basin Dam?

Ridges Basin Dam is in La Plata County.

How high is the Ridges Basin Dam?

Ridges Basin Dam is 273 feet high.

How long is the Ridges Basin Dam?

Ridges Basin Dam is 1,642 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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