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Colorado — Elbert County — GOPHER CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyElbert
RiverGOPHER CREEK
Coordinates39.25333, -104.46223

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length426 ft
NID Storage69 acre-ft
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 1, 2011
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerKIOWA CONSERVATION DISTRICT (CARNAHAN, CHARLIE)

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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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