Little Thompson

Colorado — Weld County — LITTLE THOMPSON RIVER-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyWeld
RiverLITTLE THOMPSON RIVER-OS
Coordinates40.32367, -104.88806

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
NID Storage767 acre-ft
Max Storage767 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 7, 2020
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1896
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTHE EXTENSION IRRIGATION COMPANY (CHRIS THOMPSON)
Other NameHillsboro

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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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