Amber is a public utility located in Durango, Colorado, with a primary purpose of irrigation and secondary purpose of recreation. This earth dam, completed in 1989, stands at a height of 23 feet and stretches 1100 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the Coal Gulch-TR river, is regulated and permitted by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement to maintain its satisfactory condition.

Despite its low hazard potential, Amber poses a moderate risk due to its location and design. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and a slide gate outlet, with a spillway width of 25 feet. In case of emergencies, the dam has not yet prepared an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or inundation maps, leaving room for improvement in risk management measures. However, with a history of satisfactory condition assessments and a moderate risk rating, Amber continues to serve its community for irrigation and recreational purposes while maintaining a close eye on safety and regulatory compliance.