Leach Creek Detention Basin
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | GRAND JUNCTION |
| River/Stream | LEACH CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.15897, -108.54173 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,438 ft |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 667 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 667 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |