UTE CREEK - CO01366-2096
Dam Name: UTE CREEK
State: CO
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 11/01/2012
Incident Driver: Seepage/Internal Erosion
Incident Mechanism 1: Excessive/Increased Seepage
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Incident IDCO01366-2096
Incident DescriptionUnexpected seepage from dam.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to Incident
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Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or UpdatesAdvised owner on surveillance and monitoring and to lower reservoir if conditions worsen.
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)S
EAPNR
Dam Height119 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)429.00
Surface Area (acres)12.00
Year Completed1976
NID NumberCO01366
River NameUTE CREEK
Latitude39.8394
Longitude-106.094
Year Modified
1997
Regulatory Agency(ies)DWR
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