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Upper Robinson is a privately owned dam located in Routt County, Colorado, near the city of Steamboat Springs. The dam, designed by Fred C. Kraft, serves primarily for irrigation purposes but also offers recreational opportunities. Standing at a height of 24 feet with a hydraulic height of 30 feet, the earth dam has a storage capacity of 41 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 580 cubic feet per second. Despite its fair condition assessment and low hazard potential, the dam is subject to state regulation and regular inspection by the Colorado Division of Water Resources.
The dam's construction was completed in an unknown year, and it spans 296 feet in length with a surface area of 3 acres. The spillway, with a width of 22 feet, is uncontrolled in nature. While the risk assessment for Upper Robinson is moderate, measures for risk management are not specified in the available data. The dam's last inspection was conducted in October 2018, with a recommended inspection frequency of every 6 years. With its picturesque location along the Oak Creek-TR river, Upper Robinson stands as a vital water resource in the region, showcasing the intersection of water management and recreational activities.
Dam_Height | 24 |
River_Or_Stream | OAK CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 296 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 3 |
Hydraulic_Height | 30 |
Nid_Storage | 41 |
Structural_Height | 33 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 33 |