Sharps Orchard

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyHuerfano
Nearest CityFOWLER
River/StreamWALSEN ARROYO-OS
Coordinates37.63667, -104.73723

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length2,050 ft
Year Completed1896 (130 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage90 acre-ft
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Max Discharge1,470 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerC.E. WELCH (C. E. WELCH)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection12/11/2012
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO00505
Federal IDCO00505
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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