Elk Park
Elk Park is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Elk Park
The primary purpose of Elk Park is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Cedaredge (young, Jerry) (local government). It impounds the Surface Creek-tr near Cedaredge.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 265 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/26/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Cedaredge |
| River/Stream | Surface Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.04504, -107.88683 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Max Discharge | 484 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TOWN OF CEDAREDGE (YOUNG, JERRY) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00609 |
| Federal ID | CO00609 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |