Kiowa Crk Wtrshd K-38
Kiowa Crk Wtrshd K-38 is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Colorado, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kiowa Crk Wtrshd K-38
The primary purpose of Kiowa Crk Wtrshd K-38 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Kiowa Conservation District (carnahan, Charlie) (local government). It impounds the Kiowa Creek-tr near Elbert.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 335 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 38 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 10/05/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | Elbert |
| River/Stream | Kiowa Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.08639, -104.56530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,168 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | KIOWA CONSERVATION DISTRICT (CARNAHAN, CHARLIE) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02304 |
| Federal ID | CO02304 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |