Triple L Det #1
Triple L Det #1 is an earth dam located in Elbert County, Colorado, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Triple L Det #1
The primary purpose of Triple L Det #1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Wayne Furr (private). It impounds the Comanche Creek near Byers, Co.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 495 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 217 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 05/28/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Elbert |
| Nearest City | Byers, Co |
| River/Stream | Comanche Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.18667, -104.48057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 217 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 217 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WAYNE FURR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02201 |
| Federal ID | CO02201 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |