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Located in Logan County, Colorado, the Jumbo dam, also known as Little Jumbo, serves as a vital fish and wildlife pond. Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 38 feet with a hydraulic height of 21 feet. With a storage capacity of 1450 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 100 acres and has a maximum discharge rate of 350 cubic feet per second. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a spillway width of 15 feet, ensuring the safety and maintenance of the structure.
Managed by the State regulatory agency, the Department of Water Resources (DWR), Jumbo is inspected regularly, with a hazard potential rated as low and a fair condition assessment as of October 2020. The dam poses a moderate risk (3) and has an inspection frequency of 6 times a year. With its location along the South Platte River, Jumbo is a vital resource for the surrounding ecosystem and plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Jumbo dam stands as a testament to sustainable infrastructure and environmental stewardship in Colorado.
Year_Completed | 1977 |
Dam_Height | 28 |
River_Or_Stream | SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-TR |
Dam_Length | 1900 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 100 |
Hydraulic_Height | 21 |
Drainage_Area | 1 |
Nid_Storage | 1450 |
Structural_Height | 38 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 38 |
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER NEAR CROOK | 19cfs |
S. PLATTE R. AT JULESBURG | -999cfs |
NORTH FORK REPUBLICAN RIVER AT COLORADO-NEBRASKA | 5cfs |
ARIKAREE RIVER AT HAIGLER | 3cfs |
SF REPUBLICAN R NR CO-KS ST LINE | 3cfs |