Delta Control is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 470 ft long, taller than 74% 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 Delta Control
The primary purpose of Delta Control is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City of Delta (caudle, Casey) (local government). It impounds the Gunnison River-tr near Delta.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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 04/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Delta |
| River/Stream | Gunnison River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.81000, -108.07057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 353 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Delta (caudle, Casey) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00565 |
| Federal ID | CO00565 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |