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LUARK

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Luark is a private irrigation dam located in Eagle, Colorado, completed in 1947. The dam stands at a height of 42 feet and has a hydraulic height of 56 feet, with a length of 250 feet. It serves the primary purpose of providing water for irrigation, with a storage capacity of 103 acre-feet. The dam is constructed primarily of earth and stone materials, with a spillway type of uncontrolled and a low hazard potential.

Situated on an unnamed tributary to the Colorado River, Luark plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. The dam has a maximum discharge of 355 cubic feet per second and covers a surface area of 5 acres, serving a drainage area of 4 square miles. With state regulation and inspection in place, Luark is a well-maintained structure that contributes to the local water supply and agricultural activities in the region.

Although last inspected in 1999, Luark has a moderate risk assessment score of 3, indicating some potential vulnerabilities that may require further monitoring and risk management measures. With a single slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and an uncontrolled spillway, Luark remains a vital part of the water infrastructure in the area, ensuring reliable water supply for irrigation purposes while maintaining a low hazard potential.

Year_Completed 1947
Dam_Height 42
River_Or_Stream UNNAMED TRIB TO COLO R-TR
Dam_Length 250
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 5
Hydraulic_Height 56
Drainage_Area 4
Nid_Storage 103
Structural_Height 42
Outlet_Gates Slide (sluice gate) - 1
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Rock, Soil
Nid_Height 56
       

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