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Located in Iliff, Colorado, the C.A. Sherwin #2, also known as Cucarola Dam, stands as a testament to early 20th-century engineering with its completion in 1915. This private-owned earth dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation along Cedar Creek, boasting a height of 12 feet and a length of 420 feet. With a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1312 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region.
Despite its age, the C.A. Sherwin #2 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. While the risk assessment labels it as high, measures for risk management are not specified in the available data. With state regulation, inspection, and enforcement in place, the dam continues to stand as a reliable water resource infrastructure in Logan County, Colorado. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the historical significance and functionality of the C.A. Sherwin #2 intriguing in the context of water management and agricultural sustainability in the region.
Year_Completed | 1915 |
Dam_Height | 12 |
River_Or_Stream | CEDAR CREEK |
Dam_Length | 420 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 4 |
Hydraulic_Height | 12 |
Nid_Storage | 68 |
Structural_Height | 12 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 12 |
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER AT FORT MORGAN | 163cfs |
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER NEAR CROOK | 21cfs |
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER AT COOPER BRIDGE | 70cfs |
LODGEPOLE CREEK AT BUSHNELL | 3cfs |
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER NEAR WELDONA | 230cfs |