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Kiowa Creek Watershed I-28 is a flood risk reduction structure located in Elbert, Colorado, and completed in 1955. Owned by the local government, this earth dam stands at 20 feet in height and serves various purposes such as fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction. With a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1624 cubic feet per second, the dam covers a surface area of 3 acres and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Managed by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service and the USDA NRCS, Kiowa Creek Watershed I-28 is regulated and permitted by the Colorado Department of Water Resources. The structure's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 47 feet, and its hazard potential is categorized as low. Despite being a moderate risk facility, with a risk assessment rating of 3, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unspecified. As an essential element in flood risk reduction efforts, Kiowa Creek Watershed I-28 plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding El Paso County community from potential water-related disasters.
Year_Completed | 1955 |
Dam_Height | 20 |
River_Or_Stream | KIOWA CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 420 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 3 |
Hydraulic_Height | 20 |
Nid_Storage | 35 |
Structural_Height | 25 |
Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 25 |