Summary
Morgan. Built in 1971 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, small fish pond, and irrigation. With a height of 19 feet and a length of 980 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 725 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 73 acres.
Managed by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, No Name 1-1 #1 is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has a low hazard potential and is classified as unsatisfactory in its condition assessment, with the last inspection conducted in November 2012. Despite moderate risk factors, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 328 feet to handle maximum discharge of up to 10,000 cubic feet per second.
Located on Muddy Creek within the Omaha District of the USACE, No Name 1-1 #1 poses a moderate risk due to its condition and age. While it serves important purposes for the local community, ongoing monitoring and maintenance are crucial to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the long-term sustainability of this essential water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
980 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
MUDDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
73 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
133 |
Nid Storage |
725 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
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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.
No Name 1-1 #1