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Keystone-Ben Price, also known as Keystone #1, is a privately owned earth dam located in Moffat County, Colorado. Built in 1898, this historic structure serves primarily for irrigation purposes along the Price Creek and Deep Channel Creek-Tr. With a height of 12 feet and a length of 1950 feet, Keystone-Ben Price has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet and a surface area of 18 acres.
Managed by the Colorado Division of Water Resources (DWR), Keystone-Ben Price is regulated and inspected by the state, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam carries a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, prompting the need for ongoing risk management measures. Although the last inspection was conducted in 1997, the dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the importance of regular assessments to ensure its structural integrity.
As a valuable water resource infrastructure in the region, Keystone-Ben Price plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities and maintaining water supply for the surrounding area. With its strategic location and historical significance, this dam serves as a vital component of the water management system in Moffat County, contributing to the sustainability of the local ecosystem and economy.
Year_Completed | 1898 |
Dam_Height | 12 |
River_Or_Stream | PRICE CR/DEEP CHANNEL CR-TR |
Dam_Length | 1950 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 18 |
Hydraulic_Height | 12 |
Drainage_Area | 12 |
Nid_Storage | 120 |
Structural_Height | 12 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 12 |
LITTLE SNAKE RIVER NEAR LILY | 385cfs |
LITTLE SNAKE RIVER NEAR DIXON | 244cfs |
ELKHEAD CREEK NEAR CRAIG | 85cfs |
YAMPA RIVER ABOVE ELKHEAD CREEK NEAR HAYDEN | 846cfs |
YAMPA RIVER BELOW CRAIG | 1090cfs |
YAMPA RIVER NEAR MAYBELL | 1480cfs |
MUDDY CREEK BELOW YOUNG DRAW | 6cfs |