Horse Creek

Colorado — Weld County — HORSE CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyWeld
RiverHORSE CREEK
Coordinates40.00792, -104.57650

Physical Characteristics

NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length4,800 ft
NID Storage29,739 acre-ft
Max Storage29,739 acre-ft
Surface Area712 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 22, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1910
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHENRYLYN IRRIGATION DISTRICT

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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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