3 Elk Dam
Colorado — Chaffee County — 3 ELK CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Chaffee |
| River | 3 ELK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.89501, -106.21558 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | September 27, 2012 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1973 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | THREE ELK CREEK PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (LAIER |
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.