Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 1-p-10
Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 1-p-10 is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Colorado, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 1-p-10
The primary purpose of Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 1-p-10 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 near Elbert.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 786 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 430 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | Elbert |
| River/Stream | Kiowa Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.06667, -104.63890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 786 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,083 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 | CO00030 |
| Federal ID | CO00030 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |