Brittingham, John

Colorado — Elbert County — WILSON CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyElbert
RiverWILSON CREEK
Coordinates39.34612, -104.17834

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length547 ft
NID Storage225 acre-ft
Max Storage225 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 18, 1991
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJOHN BRITTINGHAM
Other NameJohn Brittingham

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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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