Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-7
Key Takeaway
Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-7 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 80.5% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 805 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 81 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,784 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02632 |
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
SEDGWICK-SAND DRAWS WTSD. CONS. DIST. (FRAME, LARR
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-7?
Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-7 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 Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-7?
Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-7 is owned by SEDGWICK-SAND DRAWS WTSD. CONS. DIST. (FRAME, LARR (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-7 built?
Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-7 was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-7?
Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-7 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-7?
Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-7 has a dam height of 39 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 Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-7 last inspected?
Floodwater Ret Dam Ss-7 was last inspected on June 9, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.