Located in Garfield County, Colorado, Davis Gulch is a privately owned earth dam primarily designed for flood risk reduction along the Davis Gulch river. Built in 1982, this low hazard potential structure stands at a height of 53 feet and has a hydraulic height of 46 feet, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1720 cubic feet per second. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 5 acre-feet and a total storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events.

This uncontrolled spillway dam spans 224 feet in length and covers a surface area of 1 acre on its 6-acre drainage area. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, it has undergone inspections every three years since its last known inspection in October 1995. Despite its moderate risk level, Davis Gulch dam remains a crucial piece of infrastructure in the region, meeting state regulations for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. As a key component in flood risk reduction efforts, this structure plays a vital role in safeguarding the local community and environment from the impacts of extreme weather events and changing climate patterns.