Badger Detention, located in Mesa, Colorado, serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the Badger Wash.
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Completed in 1957, this federal-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet, with a structural height of 31 feet and a length of 445 feet. It has a storage capacity of 380 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 190 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 28 acres and draining an area of 3 square miles.
Although categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. Inspected every three years, the condition of Badger Detention is currently not rated, and emergency action protocols are not yet in place. With a spillway width of 30 feet and maximum discharge capacity of 1160 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing floodwaters and protecting the surrounding community of Mack. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Badger Detention a compelling example of flood control infrastructure in the Colorado region.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
445 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
BADGER WASH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
28 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
3 |
Nid Storage |
380 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
31 |
Colorado River Near Colorado-Utah State Line
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2370cfs |
Colo River Blw Grd Valley Div Nr Palisade Co
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1140cfs |
Gunnison River Near Grand Junction
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964cfs |
Colorado River Near Cameo
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1180cfs |
Plateau Creek Near Cameo
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56cfs |
Dolores River Near Cisco
|
112cfs |
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Highline Lake State Park
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Fluffle 25
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Salt Creek 2
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Fluffle 24
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Salt Creek 1
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Fault Line 1
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