Kiowa Crk Wtrshd W-71 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Kiowa Creek Watershed W-71, located in El Paso County, Colorado, is a local government-owned dam designed by USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area.
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Summary
Completed in 1957, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a hydraulic height of 22 feet, with a length of 446 feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and flood risk reduction, with a maximum storage capacity of 23 acre-feet.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam has been inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in October 2020. The dam is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 81 feet. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, the dam has not undergone any major modifications and continues to serve its primary purpose of flood risk reduction effectively. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the strategic location and design of Kiowa Creek Watershed W-71 in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
446 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
KIOWA CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
23 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Kiowa Crk Wtrshd W-71