BUTTON ROCK - CO00171-2064
Dam Name: BUTTON ROCK
State: CO
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 09/14/2013
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Erosion/Head Cutting
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Incident IDCO00171-2064
Incident DescriptionSpillway flowing causing damage, report of dam in trouble,failing. Colorado Flooding of 9-13
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Owner TypeL
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)S
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Dam Height214 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)20400.00
Surface Area (acres)222.00
Year Completed1969
NID NumberCO00171
River NameNORTH ST. VRAIN CREEK
Latitude40.2171
Longitude-105.367
Year Modified
1990
Regulatory Agency(ies)DWR
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