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Colorado — Weld County — BIG DRY CREEK-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyWeld
RiverBIG DRY CREEK-OS
Coordinates40.04495, -104.88849

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length1,700 ft
NID Storage213 acre-ft
Max Storage213 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 25, 2020
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1896
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerROY N. ENTER,

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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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