Baseline - Northwest

Colorado — Boulder County — SOUTH BOULDER CREEK-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyBoulder
RiverSOUTH BOULDER CREEK-OS
Coordinates40.00279, -105.20640

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length2,650 ft
NID Storage6,592 acre-ft
Max Storage6,592 acre-ft
Surface Area270 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 25, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1905
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBASELINE LAND AND RESERVOIR COMPANY (SHORT, DOUGLA

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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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