Summary
Completed in 1909, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management. With a height of 10 feet and a length of 960 feet, Montez #5 has a storage capacity of 291 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 40 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and a high risk assessment rating.
Despite being last inspected in 1992, with an inspection frequency of 6 years, Montez #5's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated." The dam does not have a spillway and is not associated with any locks or outlet gates. While the risk management measures and emergency action plan status are unknown, the dam's risk assessment indicates a high level of risk. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may be interested in monitoring the condition and management of Montez #5, given its age and the potential impacts of its failure on the surrounding environment and communities.
Year Completed |
1909 |
Dam Length |
960 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
HUERFANO RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
291 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Area Campgrounds
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Campsite 4.8
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Campsite 5.1
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Campsite 3.5
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Campsite 3.4
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Campsite 3.2
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Campsite 2.2
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Montez #5
Headwaters To Confluence With Medano Creek