Ireland #5

Colorado — Weld County — BOX ELDER CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyWeld
RiverBOX ELDER CREEK
Coordinates40.08622, -104.59707

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length2,800 ft
NID Storage963 acre-ft
Max Storage963 acre-ft
Surface Area63 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 29, 2016
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLAND FARMS (LAND, LLOYD)

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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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