West Badger Detention, located in Mesa, Colorado, is a federal water resource structure designed for flood risk reduction along the Badger Wash-TR river.
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Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at 23 feet in height and spans 665 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating a need for ongoing risk management measures.
Although the dam has not undergone a condition assessment and is currently marked as "Not Rated," it is state-regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a spillway width of 20 feet to handle a maximum discharge of 830 cubic feet per second. With a history of regular state inspections, West Badger Detention remains a critical infrastructure for flood control in the area, underscoring the importance of climate resilience and water resource management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
665 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
BADGER WASH-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
1 |
Nid Storage |
150 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
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2370cfs |
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964cfs |
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1140cfs |
Colorado River Near Cameo
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1180cfs |
Plateau Creek Near Cameo
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56cfs |
Dolores River Near Cisco
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112cfs |
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Fluffle 25
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Fluffle 24
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Fluffle 23
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Salt Creek 2
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Salt Creek 1
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