Nee-noshe
Nee-noshe is an earth dam located in Kiowa County, Colorado, built in 1896. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Nee-noshe
The primary purpose of Nee-noshe is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Amity Mutual Irr. Co. (terry Howland) (private). It impounds the Arkansas River-os near Lamar.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3,696 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60,618 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 32 square miles. Completed in 1896, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/02/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Kiowa |
| Nearest City | Lamar |
| River/Stream | Arkansas River-os |
| Coordinates | 38.32167, -102.65889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1896 (130 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60,618 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60,618 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60,618 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,696 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | AMITY MUTUAL IRR. CO. (TERRY HOWLAND) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/02/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02024 |
| Federal ID | CO02024 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |