Cheney
Cheney is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1908. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cheney
The primary purpose of Cheney is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Harris Family Trust (glenda Harris, Executor) (private). It impounds the King Creek near Delta.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1908, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/16/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Delta |
| River/Stream | King Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.88501, -108.32557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 137 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HARRIS FAMILY TRUST (GLENDA HARRIS, EXECUTOR) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02073 |
| Federal ID | CO02073 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |