Hertneky, Ed
Hertneky, Ed is an earth dam located in Elbert County, Colorado, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hertneky, Ed
The primary purpose of Hertneky, Ed 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 Hertneky E & S Ranch, Inc. (errol Hertneky) (private). It impounds the East Bijou Creek-tr near Deer Trail.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 925 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 223 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/01/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Elbert |
| Nearest City | Deer Trail |
| River/Stream | East Bijou Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.19431, -104.25708 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 925 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 223 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 223 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | HERTNEKY E & S RANCH, INC. (ERROL HERTNEKY) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00011 |
| Federal ID | CO00011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |