Ivanhoe is a significant Earth dam located on Ivanhoe Creek in Pitkin, Colorado, with a primary purpose of irrigation.
Wind
Humidity
Completed in 1928, this dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 1155 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 39 feet, and it is categorized as having a significant hazard potential.
Managed by the California Department of Water Resources, Ivanhoe Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. Its condition was last assessed as satisfactory in August 2019, with a moderate risk level assigned. The dam's drainage area covers 2 square miles, serving as a vital water resource for irrigation and water supply in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Ivanhoe Dam to be a historical and essential structure contributing to Colorado's water management system.
Year Completed |
1928 |
Dam Length |
270 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
IVANHOE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
82 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
1155 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |
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