Big Creek #3

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyMesa
Nearest CityPLATEAU CITY
River/StreamE FORK BIG CREEK
Coordinates39.09501, -107.87723

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length750 ft
Year Completed1893 (133 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,842 acre-ft
Max Storage1,842 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,549 acre-ft
Surface Area87 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBIG CREEK RESERVOIR COMPANY (YOUNG - PRESIDENT, HA
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/19/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00937
Federal IDCO00937
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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