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Yarmony, located in Routt County, Colorado, is a privately owned irrigation dam on Yarmony Creek, completed in 1903 with a height of 32 feet and a length of 240 feet. The dam's primary purpose is irrigation, with a storage capacity of 47 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 801 cubic feet per second. Yarmony is classified as an earth dam with a stone core, built on rock and soil foundations, and equipped with a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate.
Despite being assessed as having a low hazard potential and fair condition in 2017, Yarmony poses a moderate risk according to the data. The dam has not undergone any modifications in recent years and is subject to regular inspections, with a six-year inspection frequency. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 16 feet. While Yarmony has not experienced any major issues, its risk management measures and emergency action plans are not explicitly outlined in the available data.
Overall, Yarmony is a historic irrigation dam contributing to water resource management in the region. Its location in the picturesque Burns area of Colorado, along with its moderate risk assessment, make it a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand the balance between infrastructure development and environmental conservation in the state.
Year_Completed | 1903 |
Dam_Height | 32 |
River_Or_Stream | YARMONY CREEK |
Dam_Length | 240 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 3 |
Hydraulic_Height | 32 |
Drainage_Area | 9 |
Nid_Storage | 47 |
Structural_Height | 32 |
Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Rock, Soil |
Nid_Height | 32 |