SKEEL - CO01304-3021
Dam Name: SKEEL
State: CO
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 05/27/2015
Incident Driver: Seepage/Internal Erosion
Incident Mechanism 1: Excessive/Increased Seepage
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Incident IDCO01304-3021
Incident DescriptionUncontrolled inflow into reservoir - dam is restricted due to excessive seepage at high reservoir levels
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Additional Remarks or UpdatesUncontrolled inflow into reservoir due to Highline canal piping hole, and unwillingness for owner to open outlet fully. Issue is the dam is restricted due to excessive seepage at high reservoir levels (5 feet below spill restriction). Seepage monitored continuously as reservir pumped overnight.
Owner TypeL
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)RI
EAPY
Dam Height40 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)220.00
Surface Area (acres)15.00
Year Completed1900
NID NumberCO01304
River NameSOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS
Latitude39.6567
Longitude-104.944
Year Modified
1901
Regulatory Agency(ies)DWR
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Information SourcesCO DWR
