Big Sandy Creek Watershed S-16

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyElbert
Nearest CitySIMLA
River/StreamBIG SANDY CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.12917, -104.10473

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length1,345 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage776 acre-ft
Max Storage776 acre-ft
Normal Storage405 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge4,591 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDCO00729
Federal IDCO00729
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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