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BURG

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March 29, 2025


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Burg is a privately-owned dam located in Gateway, Colorado, on Fish Creek. It serves primarily for irrigation purposes and has a low hazard potential with an unsatisfactory condition assessment. The dam stands at a height of 24 feet with a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a structural height of 30 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 372 acre-feet.

Despite its low hazard potential, Burg poses a high risk due to its condition assessment and the surrounding area's risk assessment rating of 2. The dam lacks a spillway type but has slide and uncontrolled outlet gates. The last inspection of Burg took place on June 26, 2018, with an inspection frequency of 6 years.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Burg can delve into its historical data, construction details, and risk assessment to understand its role in the local water supply infrastructure and potential challenges posed by its current condition. As a critical irrigation structure in Mesa County, Colorado, Burg's management and maintenance are essential to ensure the safety and reliability of its operations for both agricultural and environmental sustainability.

Dam_Height 24
River_Or_Stream FISH CREEK
Dam_Length 610
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 17
Hydraulic_Height 30
Drainage_Area 1
Nid_Storage 372
Structural_Height 30
Outlet_Gates Slide (sluice gate), Uncontrolled
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Rock, Soil
Nid_Height 30
       

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