Elkhead Creek Dam

Elkhead Creek Dam Quick Facts

Location: Moffat, Colorado
Coordinates: 40.557789, -107.383619
River: Elkhead Creek River
Primary Purpose: Fish and Wildlife Pond
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1979
Dam Height: 90 ft (27 m)
Dam Length: 1,300 ft (396 m)
Dam Capacity: 37,190 acre-ft (45,873 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Elkhead Creek Dam Information

Elkhead Creek Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 7 miles from Craig, Moffat, Colorado.

The dam, which is on the Elkhead Creek River, was primarily built for Fish and Wildlife Pond purposes, but also serves for Water Supply benefits.

The dam was designed by URS and commissioned in 1979 and is currently owned by COLORADO RIVER WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (CAUSEY.

Elkhead Creek Dam Structure

The Elkhead Creek Dam is approximately 1,300 feet (396 m) long, 90 feet (27 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Elkhead Creek Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 24,778 acre-ft (30,563 Ml) and maximum capacity of 37,190 acre-ft (45,873 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 724 acres (293 ha) and the total catchment area is 212 square miles (549 square kilometres).

Elkhead Creek Dam Spillway

The dam has a 76 feet (23 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 28000 cubic feet per second (793 cubic metres per second).

Elkhead Creek Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Elkhead Creek Dam
Moffat, Colorado
Height (ft)
90
Length (Ft)
1,300
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
37,190
Drainage Area (sq miles)
212
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Elkhead Creek Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Elkhead Creek Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 19:48
Sunrise 06:46
Sunset 17:00
Temperature (°F) 19
Feels Like (°F) 14
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1029
Humidity (%) 79
Wind Speed (mph) 3
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Elkhead Creek Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 17 33 23 1022 59 6 8 E 0 - overcast clouds
Thu 11 36 27 1028 52 5 6 SE 0 - clear sky
Fri 18 40 33 1023 51 6 8 ESE 0 - few clouds
Sat 22 42 36 1019 54 6 5 ESE 0 - scattered clouds
Sun 28 50 40 1018 47 6 9 ESE 0 - clear sky
Mon 31 53 45 1017 37 13 18 SW 0 - clear sky
Tue 28 53 49 1001 24 26 38 SW 100 - snow
Wed 23 37 23 1027 58 15 22 W 18 - overcast clouds

Elkhead Creek Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Elkhead Creek Dam?

Elkhead Creek Dam is in Colorado.

In which county is the Elkhead Creek Dam?

Elkhead Creek Dam is in Moffat County.

How high is the Elkhead Creek Dam?

Elkhead Creek Dam is 90 feet high.

How long is the Elkhead Creek Dam?

Elkhead Creek Dam is 1,300 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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