Edward Madigan Ec #1 is an earth dam located in Elbert County, Colorado, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 980 ft long, taller than 65% 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 Edward Madigan Ec #1
The primary purpose of Edward Madigan Ec #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 Brett Axton (brett Axton) (private). It impounds the East Bijou Creek-tr near Agate.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 980 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 214 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/21/2017.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Elbert |
| Nearest City | Agate |
| River/Stream | East Bijou Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.14723, -104.30530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 980 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,243 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Brett Axton (brett Axton) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00350 |
| Federal ID | CO00350 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |