Big Battlement

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyDelta
Nearest CityCEDAREDGE
River/StreamDIRTY GEORGE CREEK
Coordinates38.99500, -108.05223

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,160 acre-ft
Max Storage1,160 acre-ft
Normal Storage780 acre-ft
Surface Area52 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge882 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF DELTA (CAUDLE, CASEY)
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/24/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00373
Federal IDCO00373
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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