Elk Creek #1
Colorado — Rio Grande County — ELK CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Rio Grande |
| River | ELK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.68833, -106.68890 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 243 ft |
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | August 6, 1991 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1946 |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | ELK CREEK RANCH INC. (BUTCH WEAVER) |
Location Map
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.