Kiowa Creek Watershed 1-V-10 is a critical structure located in Elbert, Colorado, designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area. Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at 25 feet tall with a structural height of 29 feet and a length of 568 feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the West Kiowa Creek-TR, with a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 3455 cubic feet per second.

Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure with a satisfactory condition assessment, Kiowa Creek Watershed 1-V-10 is regulated by the state and undergoes regular inspections by the Colorado Department of Water Resources. The dam has a spillway width of 100 feet and is equipped with uncontrolled spillways to manage excess water flow. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flood risks in the region, demonstrating the importance of proper water resource management and climate resilience efforts in safeguarding communities.