Sheriff Reservoir provides the sole source of water storage for the Town of Oak Creek. The Town has a population of 944 and owns the dam and water rights in the reservoir. Three significant dam safety issues have been identified by the Colorado Division Water Resources (DWR) at this 67-year-old dam. This grant will be used to fund studies and initial engineering for the spill way of the dam, replace the outlet gate that is at the end of its life.
Approved: Pending CWCB Approval
Basin Award: $73,750