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Colorado — Adams County — BIG DRY CREEK-TR
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| River | BIG DRY CREEK-TR |
| Coordinates | 39.93168, -104.97557 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,338 ft |
| NID Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | September 26, 2013 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1889 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF THORNTON |
| Other Name | Lake Chiovendia |
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.