Little Giant #1
Little Giant #1 is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Little Giant #1
The primary purpose of Little Giant #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jack Stanford, (private). It impounds the Surface Creek-tr near Cedaredge.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 07/25/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Cedaredge |
| River/Stream | Surface Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.04001, -107.79057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 656 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JACK STANFORD, |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00586 |
| Federal ID | CO00586 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |