Upper Elk Reservoir

Moffat County, Colorado

River/Stream: UPPER ELK CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
21 ft
Dam Length
230 ft
Reservoir Storage
238 acre-ft
Year Completed
2012
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,126 cfs

Condition Assessment

Fair

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO03059
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.91939, -108.86495
Age
14 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.