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Colorado — La Plata County — Elbert Creek

Location

StateColorado
CountyLa Plata
RiverElbert Creek
Coordinates37.52353, -107.78277

Physical Characteristics

NID Height78 ft
Dam Height62 ft
Dam Length1,270 ft
NID Storage22,500 acre-ft
Max Storage22,500 acre-ft
Surface Area800 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 15, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1982
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerPublic Service Company of Colorado

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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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