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Wilson, located in Moffat County, Colorado, is a privately-owned Earth dam completed in 1941 for the primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. With a height of 21 feet and a length of 1415 feet, Wilson has a storage capacity of 499 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 43 acres. The dam, situated on Good Spring Creek, is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, ensuring that it meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement standards.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Wilson has not been rated for its condition as of its last inspection in 2001. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 18 feet, and it is equipped with no outlet gates or locks. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 42 square miles, emphasizing Wilson's role in managing water resources for irrigation and supporting fish and wildlife habitats. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate Wilson's historical significance and ongoing contribution to the local ecosystem.
Year_Completed | 1941 |
Dam_Height | 21 |
River_Or_Stream | GOOD SPRING CREEK |
Dam_Length | 1415 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 43 |
Hydraulic_Height | 21 |
Drainage_Area | 42 |
Nid_Storage | 499 |
Structural_Height | 21 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 21 |
COLORADO RIVER NEAR CAMEO | 2100cfs |
COLORADO RIVER NEAR DOTSERO | 1230cfs |
BIG CREEK AT UPPER STATION | 9cfs |
PLATEAU CREEK NEAR CAMEO | 119cfs |
CRYSTAL RIVER AB AVALANCHE C | 123cfs |
ROARING FORK RIVER NEAR EMMA | 488cfs |
WEST DIVIDE CREEK NEAR RAVEN | 13cfs |