Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 1-G-10 dam
Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 1-G-10
Kiowa Creek Watershed 1-G-10 is a local government-owned flood risk reduction structure located in Elbert, Colorado. Designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1957, this earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet and serves to protect the area from potential flooding events. With a maximum storage capacity of 195 acre-feet and a normal storage of 130 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 10 acres and has a drainage area of 5 square miles.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and being in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in 2014, Kiowa Creek Watershed 1-G-10 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the State of Colorado through the Department of Water Resources. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled and measures 200 feet in width, with a maximum discharge capacity of 9083 cubic feet per second. With a risk assessment rating of moderate (3), this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating potential climate-related risks in the region.
Overall, Kiowa Creek Watershed 1-G-10 stands as a vital piece of infrastructure in the area, contributing to flood risk reduction efforts and ensuring the safety and protection of the surrounding communities. With its strategic location along Kiowa Creek-TR and its role in managing water flow and storage, this dam serves as a key asset in the region's water resource management and climate resilience strategies.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 1-G-10 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Monument C Ab N.Gate Blvd At Usaf Academy | 25 cfs | → |
| Monument Creek At Palmer Lake | 1 cfs | → |
| Pine Creek Abv Briargate Pkwy | 3 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood Creek At Woodmen Rd Nr Colo Springs | 28 cfs | → |
| Cherry Creek Near Franktown | 6 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood Ck At Union Blvd | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 1-G-10.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Monument Lake (El Paso County)
- Deadmans Creek
- Palmer Lake
- Upper Reservoir - Palmer Lake
- Pikeview Reservoir
- Ramah Reservoir
Track Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 1-G-10 in the Snoflo app
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About Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 1-G-10
Where does the data for Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 1-G-10 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 1-G-10.