Little Gem

Delta County, Colorado (near CEDAREDGE)

River/Stream: WARD CREEK-TR

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
26 ft
Dam Length
525 ft
Reservoir Storage
248 acre-ft
Year Completed
1948
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
735 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-10-06

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00587
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.03000, -108.00390
Age
78 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.