Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 3-A-50 dam
Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 3-A-50
Kiowa Creek Watershed 3-A-50 is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Elbert, Colorado, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1958 for flood risk reduction. This earth dam stands at 26 feet high with a length of 608 feet, providing a storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Kiowa Creek-TR, with a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2013.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, Kiowa Creek Watershed 3-A-50 plays a crucial role in water resource management within the region. Although it has not undergone major modifications in recent years, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and meets inspection and enforcement requirements. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's structural integrity and operational effectiveness are closely monitored to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
As part of the broader water infrastructure network in Colorado, Kiowa Creek Watershed 3-A-50 contributes to the overall resilience of the region against flood events and helps maintain a balance between water supply and flood control. With its strategic location and design, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies to safeguard water resources and mitigate potential risks associated with extreme weather events and climate variability.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 3-A-50 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek Near Franktown | 6 cfs | → |
| East Plum Cr Blw Haskins Gulch Nr Castle Rock | 16 cfs | → |
| Monument Creek At Palmer Lake | 1 cfs | → |
| Monument C Ab N.Gate Blvd At Usaf Academy | 25 cfs | → |
| Plum Creek Near Sedalia | 31 cfs | → |
| Pine Creek Abv Briargate Pkwy | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 3-A-50.
Campgrounds
- Casey Jones Park
- Peregrine Pines Family Camp
- Peregrine Pines Military - Usaf Academy
- Cherry Creek State Park
Fishing spots
- Bingham Lake-Pinery Reservoir
- Pinery Reservoir
- Ramah Reservoir
- Salisbury Park
- Aurora Reservoir
- Monument Lake (El Paso County)
Track Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 3-A-50 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 3-A-50
Where does the data for Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 3-A-50 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Kiowa Crk Wtrshd 3-A-50.