Bijou Cattle Co. Reservoir Report
Nearby: Maguire Trescott #1
Last Updated: February 21, 2026
Bijou Cattle Co., located in Elbert, Colorado, is home to the B-6 dam, which serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and recreational activities.
Summary
Built in 1925, this earth dam stands at 15 feet high and stretches 1110 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 65 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the W. Bijou Creek-TR and is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, with inspections and enforcement ensuring its safety and functionality.
With a hazard potential rated as low and a fair condition assessment from its last inspection in 2008, the B-6 dam at Bijou Cattle Co. presents a moderate risk level (3) for potential issues. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its intended purposes effectively, offering a vital water resource for the surrounding area. As an integral part of the landscape, the dam contributes to the sustainable management of water resources in the region, showcasing a commitment to environmental stewardship by the private owners of Bijou Cattle Co.
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Year Completed |
1925 |
Dam Length |
1110 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
W. BIJOU CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Bijou Cattle Co.