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Colorado — Garfield County — WEST ELK CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyGarfield
RiverWEST ELK CREEK
Coordinates39.68112, -107.64918

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length520 ft
NID Storage174 acre-ft
Max Storage174 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 5, 2021
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1906
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLAHTI, RYAN
Other NameWest Elk

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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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