Little King Ranch

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyGrand
Nearest CityHOT SULPHUR SPRINGS
River/StreamBUFFALO CREEK
Coordinates40.26167, -106.11334

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height65 ft
Dam Height57 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,570 acre-ft
Max Storage1,570 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,090 acre-ft
Surface Area52 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,030 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCIRCLE C RANCH KING, LLC (PHELPS, DAVID)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection08/01/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00712
Federal IDCO00712
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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