Ward Lake

Colorado — Delta County — WARD CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyDelta
RiverWARD CREEK
Coordinates39.03428, -107.98522

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length380 ft
NID Storage1,800 acre-ft
Max Storage1,800 acre-ft
Surface Area84 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 24, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSURFACE CREEK DITCH & RESERVOIR CO. (WAIBEL, KEITH
Other NameReservoir #12, Deep Ward

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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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