Russell No. 1

Colorado — Elbert County — LITTLE DRY CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyElbert
RiverLITTLE DRY CREEK
Coordinates39.37000, -104.54890

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length625 ft
NID Storage140 acre-ft
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 1, 2016
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerED & GINNY BAKER (ED BAKER)

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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