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Hanna Ranch Supernatant is a public utility located in Pueblo, Colorado along the Fountain Creek-TR river stream. Completed in 1996, this Earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a structural height of 71 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 507 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," with a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and a hazard potential rated as "Low."
Despite its low hazard potential, Hanna Ranch Supernatant plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, with a normal storage capacity of 375 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 700 cubic feet per second. The dam's risk assessment is classified as moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. While the condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," the dam is state-regulated, inspected, and permitted, ensuring its compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
With its strategic location and impact on water management, Hanna Ranch Supernatant is a significant asset in the region's water infrastructure. As a key component in the overall water resource management system, this Earth dam provides essential storage capacity and flood protection along the Fountain Creek-TR, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of climate challenges and changing environmental conditions.
Year_Completed | 1996 |
Dam_Height | 35 |
River_Or_Stream | FOUNTAIN CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 1585 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 34 |
Hydraulic_Height | 33 |
Nid_Storage | 507 |
Structural_Height | 71 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 71 |