Big Sandy Creek Watershed S-22

Colorado — Elbert County — BIG SANDY CREEK-TR

Location

StateColorado
CountyElbert
RiverBIG SANDY CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.15750, -103.99001

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length831 ft
NID Storage303 acre-ft
Max Storage303 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 15, 2020
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1959
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerDOUBLE EL SCD, BOARD (DEVIN SCHINZEL, BOARD PRESID
Other NameMorris

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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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