Boulder - North

Colorado — Boulder County — DRY CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyBoulder
RiverDRY CREEK
Coordinates40.07834, -105.21223

Physical Characteristics

NID Height51 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length2,652 ft
NID Storage17,700 acre-ft
Max Storage17,700 acre-ft
Surface Area684 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 3, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF BOULDER (KEVIN CLARK)

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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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