Shaw - North Dam is a privately owned earth dam located in South Fork, Colorado, along the Kitty Creek-OS.
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Built in 1895, this dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, including fish and wildlife pond maintenance. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 514 feet, Shaw - North Dam has a storage capacity of 891 acre-feet and a surface area of 42 acres, making it a significant structure in the area.
Despite its age, Shaw - North Dam has been regularly inspected and maintained, with the most recent inspection in August 2019 showing a satisfactory condition. The dam has one slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and an uncontrolled spillway, with a spillway width of 50 feet. While the dam has a hazard potential of significant, its risk assessment is moderate (3), indicating a moderate level of risk associated with the structure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate Shaw - North Dam for its historical significance and important role in providing recreational opportunities in the South Fork area of Colorado. Its unique design and location along Kitty Creek-OS make it a noteworthy structure to study and admire for those interested in water management and conservation efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1895 |
Dam Length |
514 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
KITTY CREEK-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
42 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
4 |
Nid Storage |
891 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
25 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Big Meadows
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Big Meadows Campground and Picnic Area
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Park Creek camp #1
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Park Creek - South Fork
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Tucker Ponds Campground
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Tucker Ponds
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