Little Gem
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | CEDAREDGE |
| River/Stream | WARD CREEK-TR |
| Coordinates | 39.03000, -108.00390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 219 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 735 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOWN OF ORCHARD CITY (OELKE, MELISSA) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |