Big Sandy Creek Watershed N-23

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyElbert
Nearest CityMATHESON
River/StreamBIG SANDY CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.18668, -104.00779

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length1,445 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage704 acre-ft
Max Storage704 acre-ft
Normal Storage294 acre-ft
Surface Area52 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge2,586 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDOUBLE EL SOIL CONSERVATION DIST. (HEATHER CROSS,
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/15/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO00562
Federal IDCO00562
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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