Elk Creek #1
Elk Creek #1 is an earth dam located in Rio Grande County, Colorado, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Elk Creek #1
The primary purpose of Elk Creek #1 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Elk Creek Ranch Inc. (butch Weaver) (private). It impounds the Elk Creek near South Fork.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 243 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1946, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/06/1991. That was over 34 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Rio Grande |
| Nearest City | South Fork |
| River/Stream | Elk Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.68833, -106.68890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 243 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,392 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | ELK CREEK RANCH INC. (BUTCH WEAVER) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/06/1991 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00768 |
| Federal ID | CO00768 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |