2017 RBWCD DRAINAGE IMP. - 2017 TAYLOR DRAW DAM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District is constructing drainage improvements to the left embankment section of Taylor Draw Dam and to the left abutment hillside, downstream of the dam.  The project generally consists of abandoning four existing toe drains and constructing two new toe drains at the left embankment section.  Additionally, two sub-drains, two surface ditches and two 18-inch-diameter culverts will be constructed downstream of the dam to intercept and convey natural groundwater originating from the left abutment hillside.  An existing set of wooden access stairs located on the left abutment hillside will also be replaced with new steel stairs.