Spitzley, a privately owned dam located in Craig, Colorado, serves the primary purpose of irrigation along Elkhead Creek. Built in 1986, this earthen dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 450 feet, providing a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. While the dam has a low hazard potential, it is categorized as having a high risk due to its condition assessment not being rated and the lack of updated emergency action plans.

Despite being regulated by the Colorado Division of Water Resources and meeting state permitting and inspection requirements, Spitzley's risk management measures are not clearly defined. With a spillway width of 3 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 50 cubic feet per second, the dam is not equipped with locks or outlet gates. Although the last inspection took place in 1997, the condition assessment remains unknown, posing potential risks to downstream communities in case of failure. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should closely monitor the updates on Spitzley to ensure proper risk management and emergency preparedness measures are in place.