Fossil Creek

Colorado — Larimer County — FOSSIL CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyLarimer
RiverFOSSIL CREEK
Coordinates40.49168, -104.99390

Physical Characteristics

NID Height63 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length6,650 ft
NID Storage16,000 acre-ft
Max Storage16,000 acre-ft
Surface Area810 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 14, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1903
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNORTH POUDRE IRR. CO. (MOEN, TAD)

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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