Kiser
Kiser is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kiser
The primary purpose of Kiser is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kiser Reservoir Owners (private). It impounds the Youngs Creek near Cedaredge.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 842 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/15/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Cedaredge |
| River/Stream | Youngs Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.03378, -107.93336 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 842 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 842 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Max Discharge | 691 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KISER RESERVOIR OWNERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00581 |
| Federal ID | CO00581 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |