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Casement, a privately owned dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, serves multiple purposes including irrigation, fish and wildlife pond, and recreation. Completed in 2007, this earth dam stands at a height of 11 feet with a structural height of 13 feet and a length of 510 feet. It has a storage capacity of 156 acre-feet and a surface area of 24 acres, making it a vital resource for water management in the area.
Managed by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, Casement is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment was reported as unsatisfactory during its last inspection in April 2018. With a moderate risk rating, there are measures in place to manage potential risks associated with the dam, indicating a proactive approach to ensuring the safety and functionality of this water resource.
Situated on West Creek in Gateway, Colorado, Casement is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has a maximum discharge capacity of 742 cubic feet per second. While the dam presents a moderate risk, it plays a crucial role in supporting various water-related activities in the region, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued functionality and safety for both the environment and the community.
Year_Completed | 2007 |
Dam_Height | 11 |
River_Or_Stream | WEST CREEK |
Dam_Length | 510 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 24 |
Hydraulic_Height | 11 |
Drainage_Area | 5 |
Nid_Storage | 156 |
Structural_Height | 13 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 13 |
CORRAL GULCH NEAR RANGELY | 0cfs |
PLATEAU CREEK NEAR CAMEO | 89cfs |
COLORADO RIVER NEAR CISCO | 4020cfs |
GUNNISON RIVER NEAR GRAND JUNCTION | 1700cfs |
COLORADO RIVER NEAR COLORADO-UTAH STATE LINE | 3900cfs |
PICEANCE CREEK BL RYAN GULCH | 14cfs |
DOLORES RIVER NEAR CISCO | 241cfs |