Sharps Orchard
Sharps Orchard is an earth dam located in Huerfano County, Colorado, built in 1896. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sharps Orchard
The primary purpose of Sharps Orchard is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by C.e. Welch (c. E. Welch) (private). It impounds the Walsen Arroyo-os near Fowler.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 2,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1896, the structure is over a century 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 12/11/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Huerfano |
| Nearest City | Fowler |
| River/Stream | Walsen Arroyo-os |
| Coordinates | 37.63667, -104.73723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1896 (130 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,470 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | C.E. WELCH (C. E. WELCH) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/11/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00505 |
| Federal ID | CO00505 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |