Big Sandy Creek Watershed N-18

Low HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyElbert
Nearest CitySIMLA
River/StreamBIG SANDY CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.16111, -104.10779

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length1,466 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage254 acre-ft
Max Storage254 acre-ft
Normal Storage160 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,984 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDOUBLE EL SCD, BOARD (DEVIN SCHINZEL, BOARD PRESID
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection10/15/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO00560
Federal IDCO00560
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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