Kiowa Crk Wtrshd L-42
Kiowa Crk Wtrshd L-42 is an earth dam located in Elbert County, Colorado, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kiowa Crk Wtrshd L-42
The primary purpose of Kiowa Crk Wtrshd L-42 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 Denver Area Council Bsa (whitner, Dave) (private). It impounds the Kiowa Creek-tr near Elbert.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 581 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/10/2016.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Elbert |
| Nearest City | Elbert |
| River/Stream | Kiowa Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.20167, -104.52834 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 581 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,347 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DENVER AREA COUNCIL BSA (WHITNER, DAVE) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02306 |
| Federal ID | CO02306 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |