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The development of the primitive campground at 2101 CR 245 New Castle, CO, will require
minimal infrastructure introduction to the proposed site. The basic nature of the amenities
offered at the campground allow for mitigation of flood damage risk by securing the objects to
the ground. The items to be introduced to the area include tent pads, picnic tables, metal fire
rings, two portable toilets, and a gazebo.
Tent Pads
The installation of tent pads will be used for keeping guest’s tents and belongings out of the mud
during rain events. The pads will be made of 4x4 timbers recessed into the ground, protruding
approx. 1 ½ inches. The timbers will be secured by two-foot sections of rebar driven through the
wood. The platform of the pad will be made of dirt, with a two-inch layer of crusher-fines as the
top dressing.
Picnic Tables
The picnic tables will be assembled with 2x4 in. and 2x6 in. lumber. There will be a variety of 6-
foot and 8-foot tables. Tables will be fastened to the ground with two-foot pieces of rebar, bent at
the ends to prevent tripping hazards. The rebar will be attached to the tables via 90-degree angle
metal brackets.
Fire Pits
The fire pits will be steel. If the unit does not come with holes already drilled, multiple metal
tabs will be welded to each pit for securing rebar.
Portable Toilets
Based on the estimated base flood elevation of 5670, the proposed location of the portable toilets
will lie outside of the flood plain. Although the toilets should not be at risk of flooding,
developers do plan to secure the units to the ground. Securing the units to the ground was
deemed necessary in case of wind events, for security reasons, and possible unprecedented flood
risks. The units will be secure with up to three-foot pieces of rebar driven into the ground.
Gazebo
The gazebo design is currently conceptual. Construction of the proposed gazebo is estimated to
be carried out in 2-3 years’ time. The idea is to create a common area for the guests to
congregate, cook, and escape inclement weather. Inclusion of electricity in the gazebo is desired
if possible; for charging of electronic devices. The size the of gazebo will be fit to match the
character of the location, with 20’x30’ being the maximum proposed size. The height of the
ridge of the roof will be no higher than 20’ tall. The base of the structure will be made of a
ground level concrete pad, or gravel. An open-air design will be used to help mitigate flooding
risk. The structure will have no walls to prevent the flow of water in case of catastrophic
flooding. Large beams will be used to support the roof and secure the structure into the ground.
Beams will be secured in a concrete footer, at a depth of one-third the height of one post. The
number of posts will be determined by the decided upon size of the gazebo. Below is a basic
conceptual design of the proposed gazebo.
Conceptual Gazebo Design
Example of post in poured concrete footer