Laserfiche WebLink
<br />. <br /> <br />I. <br /> <br />INTRODUCTION <br /> <br />This feasibility report was prepared for the Town of Creede and Mineral County by the <br />Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB). Initiation of this study commenced <br />following a written request from the Town of Creede. The request was made because of a <br />potential flood hazard that exists on West Willow Creek upstream of the town. <br /> <br />According to Section 37-60-106(l)(c) of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the Colorado <br />Water Conservation Board has the power and duty: <br /> <br />"... to devise and formulate methods, means and plans for <br />bringing about the greater utilization of the waters of the <br />state and the prevention of flood damages therefrom and to <br />designate and approve storm or floodway runoff channels <br />or basins, and to make such designations available to <br />legislative bodies of cities and unincorporated towns; to <br />county planning commissions; and to boards of adjustments <br />of cities; incorporated towns; and counties of this state..." <br /> <br />II. PURPOSE AND SCOPE <br /> <br />. The purposes of this feasibility study are to determine the extent of the potential flood <br />hazard on West Willow Creek upstream of Creede; to investigate alternative solutions to <br />the problem; and to prepare preliminary designs, construction cost estimates, and a <br />project report for the recommended plan of improvement. <br /> <br />The information developed for this study will be used by Town and County officials to <br />assist in the implementation of the recommended plan, and to help secure project funding <br />for the final design and construction of the improvements. <br /> <br />The scope of the study includes the following items: <br /> <br />I. Meet with Town and County officials to obtain appropriate background information. <br /> <br />2. Collect available data and information required to document the existing flood <br />hazard. <br /> <br />3. Conduct field visits to perform physical site inspections and to obtain photographs of <br />the area. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />4. Perform engineering analyses which include hydrology, hydraulics, and preliminary <br />design for the recommended plan. <br /> <br />5. Study alternative solutions to the drainage problem. <br />