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Kiowa Creek Watershed 2-B-30 is a vital water resource project located in Elbert County, Colorado, specifically in the city of Kiowa. Managed by the USDA NRCS, this flood risk reduction dam was completed in 1957 and serves the primary purpose of mitigating flood risks in the area. With a dam height of 24 feet and a length of 625 feet, this earth dam has a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, providing crucial protection to the surrounding community.
The dam's structural integrity is regularly assessed, with the last inspection in 2014 rating its condition as satisfactory and its hazard potential as low. The spillway, with a width of 100 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for the safe release of excess water during periods of high flow. In the event of an emergency, however, details on emergency action plans and risk management measures are currently unavailable. Overall, Kiowa Creek Watershed 2-B-30 plays a crucial role in safeguarding the local area from the impacts of flooding, highlighting the importance of effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year_Completed | 1957 |
Dam_Height | 24 |
River_Or_Stream | KIOWA CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 625 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 6 |
Hydraulic_Height | 24 |
Nid_Storage | 73 |
Structural_Height | 29 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 29 |