Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 3-A-50 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Kiowa Creek Watershed 3-A-50 is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Elbert, Colorado, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1958 for flood risk reduction.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at 26 feet high with a length of 608 feet, providing a storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Kiowa Creek-TR, with a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2013.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, Kiowa Creek Watershed 3-A-50 plays a crucial role in water resource management within the region. Although it has not undergone major modifications in recent years, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and meets inspection and enforcement requirements. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's structural integrity and operational effectiveness are closely monitored to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
As part of the broader water infrastructure network in Colorado, Kiowa Creek Watershed 3-A-50 contributes to the overall resilience of the region against flood events and helps maintain a balance between water supply and flood control. With its strategic location and design, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies to safeguard water resources and mitigate potential risks associated with extreme weather events and climate variability.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
608 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
KIOWA CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
76 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 3-A-50