Higgins
Colorado — Adams County — SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| River | SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS |
| Coordinates | 39.95001, -104.79890 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,130 ft |
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1893 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | HUNT, WILLIAM (WILLIAM HUNT) |
Location Map
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.