Grand Mesa #8

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyMesa
Nearest CityWHITEWATER
River/StreamKANNAH CREEK
Coordinates39.04167, -108.05057

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length570 ft
Year Completed1901 (125 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage678 acre-ft
Max Storage678 acre-ft
Normal Storage384 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge830 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerGRAND MESA RESERVOIR CO.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/21/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00827
Federal IDCO00827
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Grand Mesa #9 1.2 mi Low Scales #1 (lower) 1.3 mi Low Coon Creek #1 1.5 mi High Grand Mesa #6 1.6 mi Low Coon Creek #2 1.7 mi Low Scales #3 (upper) 1.8 mi Low Coon Creek #3 1.9 mi Low Mesa Creek #4 2.1 mi Significant Mesa Creek #3 2.2 mi Significant Bull Creek #2 2.2 mi Low