Nee-Noshe Dam

Nee-Noshe Dam Quick Facts

Location: Kiowa, Colorado
Coordinates: 38.321673, -102.658893
River: Arkansas River-Os
Primary Purpose: Irrigation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1896
Dam Height: 25 ft (8 m)
Dam Length: 1,600 ft (488 m)
Dam Capacity: 60,618 acre-ft (74,771 Ml)
Hazard Potential: Significant
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Nee-Noshe Dam Information

Nee-Noshe Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 16 miles from Lamar, Kiowa, Colorado.

The dam, which is on the Arkansas River-Os, was primarily built for Irrigation purposes, but also serves for Fish and Wildlife Pond and Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1896 and is currently owned by AMITY MUTUAL IRR. CO. (TERRY HOWLAND).

Nee-Noshe Dam Structure

The Nee-Noshe Dam is approximately 1,600 feet (488 m) long, 25 feet (8 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Nee-Noshe Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 60,618 acre-ft (74,771 Ml) and maximum capacity of 60,618 acre-ft (74,771 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 3,696 acres (1,496 ha) and the total catchment area is 32 square miles (83 square kilometres).

Nee-Noshe Dam Spillway

The dam has a 100 feet (30 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 4800 cubic feet per second (136 cubic metres per second).

Nee-Noshe Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Nee-Noshe Dam
Kiowa, Colorado
Height (ft)
25
Length (Ft)
1,600
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
60,618
Drainage Area (sq miles)
32
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

Nee-Noshe Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Nee-Noshe Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 18:41
Sunrise 07:03
Sunset 17:00
Temperature (°F) 11
Feels Like (°F) 3
Cloud Coverage (%) 38
Pressure (inHg) 1023
Humidity (%) 73
Wind Speed (mph) 5
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Nee-Noshe 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 1 33 16 1028 33 14 22 SW 0 - clear sky
Wed 20 35 23 1028 33 23 47 N 0 - clear sky
Thu 19 34 21 1033 33 20 26 NNW 0 - scattered clouds
Fri 21 46 39 1014 19 16 32 NNE 0 - clear sky
Sat 25 32 20 1027 63 15 29 NNE 0 - overcast clouds
Sun 20 40 21 1024 55 13 20 SSE 0 - overcast clouds
Mon 25 37 26 1026 27 10 19 W 46 - light snow
Tue 27 47 36 1019 40 12 21 N 0 - scattered clouds

Nee-Noshe Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Nee-Noshe Dam?

Nee-Noshe Dam is in Colorado.

In which county is the Nee-Noshe Dam?

Nee-Noshe Dam is in Kiowa County.

How high is the Nee-Noshe Dam?

Nee-Noshe Dam is 25 feet high.

How long is the Nee-Noshe Dam?

Nee-Noshe Dam is 1,600 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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