Elkhead Creek

Moffat County, Colorado (near CRAIG)

River/Stream: ELKHEAD CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
118 ft
Dam Length
1,300 ft
Reservoir Storage
37,190 acre-ft
Year Completed
1979
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
28,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-06-09

Hazard Classification: High — 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
CO00976
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.55779, -107.38362
Age
47 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.