Granby #5-11, located in Cedaredge, Colorado, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1930 for irrigation purposes on the Dirty George Creek.
Wind
Humidity
With a height of 30 feet and a length of 3400 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 1135 acre-feet, making it an essential structure for water resource management in the area. The dam has a spillway width of 18 feet and is equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, Granby #5-11 is currently in fair condition, as per its last inspection in August 2020. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures. While the dam meets state regulatory requirements for permitting, inspection, and enforcement, there is a need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality for the surrounding community and agricultural operations. Overall, Granby #5-11 serves as a vital infrastructure for water storage and distribution in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1930 |
Dam Length |
3400 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
DIRTY GEORGE CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
72 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
1135 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate), Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
Surface Creek At Cedaredge
|
3cfs |
Surface Creek Near Cedaredge
|
5cfs |
Big Creek At Upper Station
|
2cfs |
Gunnison River At Delta
|
535cfs |
Plateau Creek Near Cameo
|
53cfs |
Uncompahgre River At Delta
|
224cfs |