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C.A. SHERWIN #2

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Cedar Creek
April 9, 2025


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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
       

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