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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.
Year_Completed | 1957 |
Dam_Height | 39 |
River_Or_Stream | KIOWA CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 694 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 10 |
Hydraulic_Height | 40 |
Drainage_Area | 5 |
Nid_Storage | 195 |
Structural_Height | 43 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 43 |