E. G. Merritt
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montezuma |
| Nearest City | BLUFF, UT |
| River/Stream | ALKALI CANYON-TR |
| Coordinates | 37.45096, -108.68466 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 572 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DR. E. G. MERRITT (FLOYD FRANKLIN) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/19/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |