Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 3-b-60 is an earth dam located in Elbert County, Colorado, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 602 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 3-b-60
The primary purpose of Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 3-b-60 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 Kiowa.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 602 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, 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 02/01/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Elbert |
| Nearest City | Kiowa |
| River/Stream | Kiowa Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.29501, -104.45390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 602 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,665 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 | 02/01/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00049 |
| Federal ID | CO00049 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |