Upper Eggleston
Upper Eggleston is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1892. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Upper Eggleston
The primary purpose of Upper Eggleston is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Grand Mesa Water Conservancy District (keiser, Pre (public utility). It impounds the Kiser Creek near Cedaredge.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet. Completed in 1892, the structure is over a century 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/26/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Cedaredge |
| River/Stream | Kiser Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.05001, -107.91723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1892 (134 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Max Discharge | 310 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GRAND MESA WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (KEISER, PRE |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02846 |
| Federal ID | CO02846 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |