Granite Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyLa Plata
Nearest CityDURANGO
River/StreamELBERT CREEK
Coordinates37.47940, -107.80549

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length70 ft
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage22 acre-ft
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Normal Storage9 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Max Discharge205 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerSPENCER BEAL (DENNIS SIPE)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/06/2010
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO02536
Federal IDCO02536
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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