Little Gem
Colorado — Delta County — WARD CREEK-TR
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| River | WARD CREEK-TR |
| Coordinates | 39.03000, -108.00390 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| NID Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | October 6, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1948 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | TOWN OF ORCHARD CITY (OELKE, MELISSA) |
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.