Welsh

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyEagle
Nearest CityWOLCOTT
River/StreamALKALI CREEK
Coordinates39.79333, -106.74723

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1915 (111 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage216 acre-ft
Max Storage216 acre-ft
Normal Storage142 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,098 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerPINEY VALLEY RANCHES TRUST (LEARY, DANIEL)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/13/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00882
Federal IDCO00882
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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