Big Sandy Creek Watershed S-19
Colorado — Elbert County — BIG SANDY CREEK-TR
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Elbert |
| River | BIG SANDY CREEK-TR |
| Coordinates | 39.13417, -104.03807 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,107 ft |
| NID Storage | 334 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 334 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | October 15, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1959 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | DOUBLE EL SCD, BOARD (DEVIN SCHINZEL, BOARD PRESID |
| Other Name | Cain |
Location Map
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.