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John Martin Dam

Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction. All purposes: Fish and Wildlife, Recreation, Recreation, Irrigation, Other. Height: 25.0 ft. Length: 13000.0 ft. Max storage: 608,245 acre-feet. Normal storage: 345,250 acre-feet. Surface area: 11,590 acres. Completed: 1943. Hazard: High. Condition: Not Available. Owner: Federal.

42Grade C
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Overview

Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction. All purposes: Fish and Wildlife, Recreation, Recreation, Irrigation, Other. Height: 25.0 ft. Length: 13000.0 ft. Max storage: 608,245 acre-feet. Normal storage: 345,250 acre-feet. Surface area: 11,590 acres. Completed: 1943. Hazard: High. Condition: Not Available. Owner: Federal.

Water Source Data

Asset TypeReservoir
Flow RateUnknown
Seasonal FlowNo (perennial)
Depth25 ft

Water Intelligence Score Breakdown

Total: 42/100
Flow RateGeologicalLegal RightsSustainabilityRarity
Flow Rate
Yield & consistency
5/25
Geological
Formation quality
10/20
Legal Rights
Rights clarity
6/20
Sustainability
Long-term viability
15/20
Rarity
Scarcity premium
6/15

Risk Assessment

Overall: High(62/100)
Dry-up Risk
High
22/40

Source depletion probability

LowCritical
Legal Risk
Critical
30/35

Rights & regulatory exposure

LowCritical
Environmental
Medium
10/25

Contamination & ecosystem risk

LowCritical

Drought Conditions

323
Extreme Drought
DSCI: Drought Severity & Coverage Index (0-500)
0100200300400500

Water Chemistry

WHO / EPA reference ranges
pH Level
Optimal
7.80

Ideal drinking range

414
TDS
Unacceptable
2,646ppm

> 1200 ppm

01500
Temperature

No measurement available

32°F100°F
Hardness

No measurement available

0300+

Land Details

Public Access
Acreage
11,590 ac

504,860,400 sq ft · 4690.47 hectares

Asking Price
Not listed
Buildable
Unknown
Zoning
Parcel ID

Water Rights

Unverified

Rights Status Unknown

Not yet researched

Water rights for this asset have not been independently verified. Title research and jurisdictional review are required before any acquisition.

  • Requires title and rights research
  • Contact state water resources agency
  • Budget for legal due diligence

Disclaimer: Water rights information is provided for research and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Rights status, seniority, transferability, and enforceability vary by jurisdiction and change over time. Always consult a licensed water rights attorney and verify status with the relevant state water resources agency before any acquisition or use decision.

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Location

Latitude38.06965
Longitude-102.9381524
State/ProvinceColorado
County
CountryUSA
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Data Sources & Attribution

Updated Apr 7, 2026
Primary Source
nid_dams
ID: nid-CO01283
Source

Data is sourced from public and authoritative providers. Hi3 Water aggregates, normalizes, and scores records but does not assert ownership of underlying source data. Always verify critical details with the primary source before any decision.

Data Quality

Gold Quality
Gold = Field verified + lab tested
Silver = Reported + partial verification
Bronze = User reported
Unverified = Pending review

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