Leach Creek Detention Basin

Colorado — Mesa County — LEACH CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyMesa
RiverLEACH CREEK
Coordinates39.15898, -108.54173

Physical Characteristics

NID Height39 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length1,438 ft
NID Storage667 acre-ft
Max Storage667 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 20, 2021
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed2015
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerCITY OF GRAND JUNCTION

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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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