Kendall
Kendall is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1926. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kendall
The primary purpose of Kendall is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Teff, Harry (private). It impounds the Kenny Creek near Collbran.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 152 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1926, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/14/2016.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Collbran |
| River/Stream | Kenny Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.11500, -107.80723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 402 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TEFF, HARRY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00885 |
| Federal ID | CO00885 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |