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Sellers and Mcclane is a privately owned dam located in Montezuma County, Colorado, near the city of Bluff, UT. Completed in 1944, the dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. This earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet, with a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a length of 1036 feet.
The dam is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment was rated as fair during the last inspection in 2016. With a risk assessment indicating a high risk level, there is a need for continued monitoring and potentially implementing risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of Sellers and Mcclane.
Given its location in a region susceptible to climate change impacts, including changes in precipitation patterns and increased risk of extreme weather events, water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Sellers and Mcclane's data to be of interest. Understanding the infrastructure and management of dams like Sellers and Mcclane is crucial for ensuring water security and resilience in the face of a changing climate.
Year_Completed | 1944 |
Dam_Height | 16 |
River_Or_Stream | EAST FORK MUD CREEK-OS |
Dam_Length | 1036 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 11 |
Hydraulic_Height | 17 |
Nid_Storage | 90 |
Structural_Height | 17 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 17 |