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Colorado — Weld County — BIG DRY CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyWeld
RiverBIG DRY CREEK
Coordinates40.03501, -104.89558

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length1,536 ft
NID Storage265 acre-ft
Max Storage265 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 20, 1987
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1888
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJOHN HOWARD,

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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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