Warner #5
Warner #5 is an earth dam located in La Plata County, Colorado, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Warner #5
The primary purpose of Warner #5 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Tierra Hermosa Ranch (bianca Sharma - Owner) (private). It impounds the Elbert Creek near Durango.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 145 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 38 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/11/2017.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | La Plata |
| Nearest City | Durango |
| River/Stream | Elbert Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.50168, -107.79724 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 145 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 825 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | TIERRA HERMOSA RANCH (BIANCA SHARMA - OWNER) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01397 |
| Federal ID | CO01397 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |