Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 3-b-50
Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 3-b-50 is an earth dam located in Elbert County, Colorado, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 3-b-50
The primary purpose of Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 3-b-50 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 Gopher Creek near Kiowa.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 426 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 11/01/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Elbert |
| Nearest City | Kiowa |
| River/Stream | Gopher Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.25333, -104.46223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 426 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,600 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 | 11/01/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00081 |
| Federal ID | CO00081 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |