Flood Control Basin No. 1

Colorado — Larimer County — DRY CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyLarimer
RiverDRY CREEK
Coordinates40.66238, -105.10332

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length2,100 ft
NID Storage653 acre-ft
Max Storage653 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 9, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed2006
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF FORT COLLINS (GROVES, DOUG)

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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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