Shirkey,pearl Det. #1
Shirkey,pearl Det. #1 is an earth dam located in Elbert County, Colorado, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Shirkey,pearl Det. #1
The primary purpose of Shirkey,pearl Det. #1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Frank Woodard (private). It impounds the Middle Bijou Creek-tr near Byers.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 158 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/18/1991. That was over 34 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Elbert |
| Nearest City | Byers |
| River/Stream | Middle Bijou Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.43167, -104.15557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,823 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | FRANK WOODARD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/1991 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00064 |
| Federal ID | CO00064 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |