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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I INTRODUCTION Authorization The Co 10rado Water Conservat ion Board recei ved fund i ng from the 1985 legislature to implement a "flood hazard identification program". Through this program, the Board is providing Colorado communities with the flood hazard data and information to administer a floodplain management program. This report was authorized by the Colorado Water Conservation Board in joint sponsorship with the City of Central, Colorado. As stated in Section 37-60-106(l)(c) of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the Board's power and duty is ... "to devise and formulate methods, means and plans for bringing about the greater utilization of the waters of the state and the prevention of flood damages therefrom and to designate and approve storm or f100dway runoff channels or basins, and to make such designations available to legislative bodies of cities and incorporated towns; to county planning commissions; and to boards of adjustment of cities; incorporated towns; and counties of this state"... The City of Central requested this flood study by letter dated January 3, 1986 from Mr. Jack Hidah1, the Clerk/Administrator for the City of Central (see Exhibit 1). Purpose and Scope This report was prepared to guide local officials in planning and administration of floodplain areas such that flood hazards and future flood damages are minimized. The report data includes flooded area maps delineating the 100-year flood boundary, 10-year and 100-year flood profiles and a plot of typical cross sections showing the 100-year high water elevations. This report also includes supporting engineering and hydrologic data which may also be used in the location ahd design of roads, bridges and channel modifications.