Wadley #1

Colorado — Adams County — BIG DRY CREEK-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyAdams
RiverBIG DRY CREEK-OS
Coordinates39.96007, -104.94241

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
NID Storage74 acre-ft
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 29, 2021
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1895
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWADLEY FARMS FILING 3 (JANSEN DAVID, HOMESTEAD MAN

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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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