Dry Creek Flood Control

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyFremont
Nearest CityFLORENCE
River/StreamDRY CREEK
Coordinates38.38501, -105.13557

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length1,072 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage252 acre-ft
Max Storage252 acre-ft
Normal Storage157 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Max Discharge2,450 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDON MOORE, CITY OF FLORENCE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/14/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00463
Federal IDCO00463
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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