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KIOWA CRK WTRSHD 1-G-10

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Kiowa Creek-Tr
April 26, 2025


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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
       

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