Upper Elk Reservoir

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyMoffat
River/StreamUPPER ELK CREEK
Coordinates40.91939, -108.86495

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length230 ft
Year Completed2012 (14 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage238 acre-ft
Max Storage238 acre-ft
Normal Storage143 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge1,126 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerDIAMOND PEAK CATTLE COMPANY (RAFTOPOULOS, JOHN)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO03059
Federal IDCO03059
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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