Elkhead Creek
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Moffat |
| Nearest City | CRAIG |
| River/Stream | ELKHEAD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.55779, -107.38362 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 118 ft |
| Dam Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37,190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37,190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24,778 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 724 acres |
| Drainage Area | 212 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | COLORADO RIVER WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (CAUSEY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |