Little Gem

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyDelta
Nearest CityCEDAREDGE
River/StreamWARD CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.03000, -108.00390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length525 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage248 acre-ft
Max Storage248 acre-ft
Normal Storage219 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge735 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTOWN OF ORCHARD CITY (OELKE, MELISSA)
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/06/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO00587
Federal IDCO00587
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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