SPRING CREEK - CO00148-3616
Dam Name: SPRING CREEK
State: CO
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 06/12/2023
Incident Driver: Seepage/Internal Erosion
Incident Mechanism 1: Excessive/Increased Seepage
Incident Mechanism 2
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDCO00148-3616
Incident DescriptionNew seepage exiting at toe where outlet penetrates through RCC O/T protection. Recently slip-lined outlet with UV Cured CIPP Liner
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentYes
Fatalities (Number)0
Number of People Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded0
Other Infrastructure ImpactsNone
Economic Damages (in $)
ResponseUnclog pipe, lower resevoir pool 3-ft. , owner getting engineer plan to drain lake and repair
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or Updates
Owner TypeS
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)FR
EAPY
Dam Height76 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)2261.00
Surface Area (acres)89.00
Year Completed1961
NID NumberCO00148
River NameTAYLOR RIVER TR & SP-TR
Latitude38.861
Longitude-106.707
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)DWR
Incident Time
Incident Duration
Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesCODWR
