Big Sandy Creek Watershed S-19

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyElbert
Nearest CityMATHESON
River/StreamBIG SANDY CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.13417, -104.03807

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length1,107 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage334 acre-ft
Max Storage334 acre-ft
Normal Storage185 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,628 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDCO00731
Federal IDCO00731
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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