North Fork

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyChaffee
Nearest CityPONCHA SPRINGS
River/StreamN FORK SOUTH ARKANSAS RI
Coordinates38.61000, -106.32390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage810 acre-ft
Max Storage810 acre-ft
Normal Storage602 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge3,028 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerUPPER ARKANSAS WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (TERRY S
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/13/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00457
Federal IDCO00457
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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