Sproch, Joseph No 1 is an earth dam located in Elbert County, Colorado, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 824 ft long, taller than 72% 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 Sproch, Joseph No 1
The primary purpose of Sproch, Joseph No 1 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 Joseph Sproch (dennis Sproch) (private). It impounds the Reed Springs Creek near Deer Trail.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 824 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 295 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 05/28/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Elbert |
| Nearest City | Deer Trail |
| River/Stream | Reed Springs Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.17167, -104.18390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 824 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,336 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Joseph Sproch (dennis Sproch) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00116 |
| Federal ID | CO00116 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |