Dry Creek Flood Control

Colorado — Fremont County — DRY CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyFremont
RiverDRY CREEK
Coordinates38.38501, -105.13557

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length1,072 ft
NID Storage252 acre-ft
Max Storage252 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 14, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerDON MOORE, CITY OF FLORENCE

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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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