OFFIELD - CO01886-3620
Dam Name: OFFIELD
State: CO
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 05/13/2023
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: High Reservoir Level
Incident Mechanism 2Debris Clogging
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDCO01886-3620
Incident DescriptionNear overtopping due to high inflows, clogging of CMP pipe spillways
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 Impacts
Economic Damages (in $)
ResponseUnclogging, bypass channel, action levels on Pot Creek gage, Restriction, Phase 1 spwy and crest, Phase 2 low level outlet, timelines. If can't meet timelines, breach order
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or Updatesphase 1 spillway and crest have been repaired. Still working toward low level outlet
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)P
EAPNR
Dam Height19 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)390.00
Surface Area (acres)63.00
Year Completed1914
NID NumberCO01886
River NamePOT CREEK
Latitude40.6617
Longitude-108.999
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)DWR
Incident Time
Incident Duration
Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesCODWR
