Indian Wash Det.

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyMesa
Nearest CityGRAND JUNCTION
River/StreamINDIAN WASH
Coordinates39.12862, -108.50751

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height80 ft
Dam Height65 ft
Dam Length2,105 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,137 acre-ft
Max Storage2,137 acre-ft
Normal Storage570 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge12,110 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerMESA SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/20/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00960
Federal IDCO00960
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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