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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 |