Big Sandy Creek Watershed N-21

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyElbert
Nearest CityMATHESON
River/StreamBIG SANDY CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.15001, -104.05890

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length1,824 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage368 acre-ft
Max Storage368 acre-ft
Normal Storage208 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,535 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDCO00561
Federal IDCO00561
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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