Wohler

Colorado — Routt County — ELK CREEK-TR

Location

StateColorado
CountyRoutt
RiverELK CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.94501, -106.81558

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length760 ft
NID Storage120 acre-ft
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 3, 2021
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1901
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerELK CREEK RANCH COMPANY L. L. C. (MERV LAPIN)
Other NameWahlier

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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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