LITTLE KING RANCH - CO00712-2090
Dam Name: LITTLE KING RANCH
State: CO
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 06/01/2013
Incident Driver: Seepage/Internal Erosion
Incident Mechanism 1: High Reservoir Level
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Incident IDCO00712-2090
Incident DescriptionDam with absentee owner. Water level rose well above restricted level during spring runoff, resulting in heavy seepage from foundation and abutments. Water commissioner directed to control water level as possible.
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Additional Remarks or UpdatesFinally able to track down owner and get their attention. Outlet required to be fully open until plans for seepage control repairs can be made.
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPY
Dam Height65 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)1570.00
Surface Area (acres)52.00
Year Completed1968
NID NumberCO00712
River NameBUFFALO CREEK
Latitude40.2617
Longitude-106.113
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Regulatory Agency(ies)DWR
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