Kiowa Crk Wtrshd K-41
Kiowa Crk Wtrshd K-41 is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Colorado, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kiowa Crk Wtrshd K-41
The primary purpose of Kiowa Crk Wtrshd K-41 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 25 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/06/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | Elbert |
| River/Stream | Kiowa Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.07862, -104.57834 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,036 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 | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02305 |
| Federal ID | CO02305 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |