Delta Control
Key Takeaway
Delta Control is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 49.9% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 353 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00565 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF DELTA (CAUDLE, CASEY)
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Delta Control?
Delta Control is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Delta Control?
Delta Control is owned by CITY OF DELTA (CAUDLE, CASEY) (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Delta Control built?
Delta Control was completed in 1961, making it 65 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Delta Control?
Delta Control serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Delta Control?
Delta Control has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Delta Control last inspected?
Delta Control was last inspected on April 25, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.