ALBERTA PARK - CO00762-3171
Dam Name: ALBERTA PARK
State: CO
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 07/18/2017
Incident Driver: Manmade Action
Incident Mechanism 1: Other
Incident Mechanism 2
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDCO00762-3171
Incident DescriptionWhile drilling in the embankment with hollow stem augers an apparent connection was made with a pervious seam and elevated pressures associated with the drilling process caused a surge of muddy seepage and an increase in volume of seepage from a know exit point.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentYes
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Number of People Evacuated
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Economic Damages (in $)
ResponseDrill was stopped, the hole was grouted and the situation returned to "normal". Reservoir was lowered and an emergency seepage collection system and stability butress were constructed.
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or Updatesdeveloped a plan to install a filter and butress
Owner TypeS
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)FR
EAPY
Dam Height32 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)812.00
Surface Area (acres)39.00
Year Completed1953
NID NumberCO00762
River NamePASS CREEK-TR
Latitude37.4703
Longitude-106.766
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)DWR
Incident Time
Incident Duration2 days
Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesCO DWR
