Granite Dam

Colorado — La Plata County — ELBERT CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyLa Plata
RiverELBERT CREEK
Coordinates37.47941, -107.80549

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length70 ft
NID Storage22 acre-ft
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 6, 2010
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1983
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSPENCER BEAL (DENNIS SIPE)

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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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