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Mccargar, located in Slater, Colorado, is a private dam with a primary purpose of serving as a fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
Completed in 1974, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a storage capacity of 113 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam is state-regulated and subject to regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement by the Colorado Division of Water Resources.
Sitting on Independence Creek, Mccargar plays a crucial role in providing water for fish and wildlife while also serving as a vital resource for fire protection in the area. With a spillway width of 20 feet and a maximum discharge of 323 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped to handle moderate risk situations. The surrounding area benefits from the dam's presence, with a surface area of 9 acres and a drainage area of 0 acres.
Overall, Mccargar's strategic location in Routt County, Colorado, highlights its importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts. As a key component of the local ecosystem, this dam represents a valuable asset for maintaining water security, supporting wildlife habitats, and safeguarding against potential fire emergencies in the region.
Little Snake River Near Slater
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309cfs |
Encampment River Ab Hog Park Cr
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205cfs |
Slater Fork Near Slater
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54cfs |
Elk River Near Milner
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673cfs |
Elkhead Creek Above Long Gulch
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158cfs |
Yampa River At Steamboat Springs
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497cfs |
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
330 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
INDEPENDENCE CR-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
113 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
23 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Hahns Peak Lake
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Hahns Peak Lake Campground
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Steamboat Lake State Park
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Hans peak
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Pearl Lake State Park
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CDT crossing campsite
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Wy-Co State Line To Encampment River Wilderness Boundary
Headwaters (Continental Divide) And Its West Fork (From West Fork Lake) To North Section Line, Sec 21, T12N, R84W
Encampment River Wilderness Boundary To Medicine Bow Nf Boundary
Encampment River
Headwaters Of North, Middle And South Forks To Confluence Of South Fork With Encampment River