Sand Creek

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountySedgwick
Nearest CityVENANGO, NEBRASKA
River/StreamSAND DRAW
Coordinates40.83002, -102.17551

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length245 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage141 acre-ft
Max Storage141 acre-ft
Normal Storage63 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area50 sq mi
Max Discharge15,400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerCOLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/17/2011
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO00393
Federal IDCO00393
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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