Big Sandy Creek Watershed S-23

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyElbert
Nearest CityMATHESON
River/StreamBIG SANDY CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.16612, -103.96945

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length1,267 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage313 acre-ft
Max Storage313 acre-ft
Normal Storage158 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge1,736 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDOUBLE EL SOIL CONSERVATION DIST. (HEATHER CROSS,
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/15/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO00739
Federal IDCO00739
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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