Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 1-M-10 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Kiowa Creek Watershed 1-M-10 is a flood risk reduction structure located in Elbert, Colorado.


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Summary

Constructed in 1957 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a structural height of 27 feet, with a length of 420 feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the Kiowa Creek-TR, with a maximum discharge capacity of 3455 cubic feet per second and a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet.

Managed by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, this dam is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. The hazard potential is assessed as low, with a condition assessment rating of fair as of October 2020. The risk assessment is moderate, indicating a moderate level of risk associated with the dam. With a history of maintaining the dam's integrity and functionality, Kiowa Creek Watershed 1-M-10 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the El Paso County area.

Overall, Kiowa Creek Watershed 1-M-10 is a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the Elbert region of Colorado. With its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, this earth dam continues to serve its purpose effectively. Managed and regulated by the state, this structure ensures the safety and security of the surrounding area, providing peace of mind for residents and stakeholders in water resource and climate management.

Year Completed

1957

Dam Length

420

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

KIOWA CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Hydraulic Height

23

Nid Storage

96

Structural Height

27

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

27
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.