Big Sandy Creek Watershed N-18

Colorado — Elbert County — BIG SANDY CREEK-TR

Location

StateColorado
CountyElbert
RiverBIG SANDY CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.16111, -104.10779

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length1,466 ft
NID Storage254 acre-ft
Max Storage254 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
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 NameVervers North

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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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