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Watters is a privately owned dam located in Hinsdale, Colorado, on the Lake Fork Gunnison River. Built in 1966, this Earth type dam stands at 22 feet tall and serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 24 acres and a storage capacity of 287 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Colorado Division of Water Resources and has a low hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of 2008.
With a structural height of 23 feet and a hydraulic height of 23 feet, Frank B. Watters provides a serene recreational spot for water and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. The dam, constructed with stone core and soil foundation, features slide and uncontrolled outlet gates. Although the dam has not been modified over the years, it undergoes inspections every six years to ensure its safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
Despite its low hazard potential, Frank B. Watters poses a high risk due to its location and storage capacity. The dam, situated in the Albuquerque District, does not have spillways and has a maximum discharge of 25 cubic feet per second. With a risk management plan yet to be detailed, the dam remains a captivating site for those interested in water resource management and climate impacts on recreational structures.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
2190 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
LAKE FORK GUNNISON RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
24 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
287 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate), Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Deer Lakes
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Deer Lakes Campground - Gunnison Rd
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Nellie Creek Site 1
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Nellie Creek
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Wupperman
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Slumgullion
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