Mcelroy
Mcelroy is an earth dam located in Grand County, Colorado, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcelroy
The primary purpose of Mcelroy is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Farrell, Vince (private). It impounds the Pass Creek near Kremmling.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 355 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/15/2019.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Grand |
| Nearest City | Kremmling |
| River/Stream | Pass Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.13833, -106.47362 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 355 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 355 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,478 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FARRELL, VINCE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00702 |
| Federal ID | CO00702 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |