Ritschard

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyGrand
Nearest CityKREMMLING
River/StreamMUDDY CREEK
Coordinates40.11307, -106.41530

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height126 ft
Dam Height122 ft
Dam Length1,910 ft
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage84,639 acre-ft
Max Storage84,639 acre-ft
Normal Storage65,985 acre-ft
Surface Area1,550 acres
Drainage Area269 sq mi
Max Discharge44,432 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerCOLORADO RIVER WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (CAUSEY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/09/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO02788
Federal IDCO02788
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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