G G Lower
G G Lower is an earth dam located in Eagle County, Colorado, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About G G Lower
The primary purpose of G G Lower is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Castle Peak Ranch (sewell, Brian) (private). It impounds the Eby Creek-tr near Eagle.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 333 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 09/17/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Eagle |
| Nearest City | Eagle |
| River/Stream | Eby Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.76778, -106.85168 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 333 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CASTLE PEAK RANCH (SEWELL, BRIAN) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02734 |
| Federal ID | CO02734 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |