Prewitt

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyWashington
Nearest CityMERINO
River/StreamSOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS
Coordinates40.43001, -103.37057

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length15,400 ft
Year Completed1912 (114 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage51,387 acre-ft
Max Storage51,387 acre-ft
Normal Storage28,840 acre-ft
Surface Area2,329 acres
Drainage Area105 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerLOGAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT (YAHN, JIM)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection10/05/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00385
Federal IDCO00385
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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