Highland #2 (North)

Colorado — Boulder County — LITTLE THOMPSON RIVER-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyBoulder
RiverLITTLE THOMPSON RIVER-OS
Coordinates40.25479, -105.13839

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length5,250 ft
NID Storage4,613 acre-ft
Max Storage4,613 acre-ft
Surface Area178 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 24, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1881
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHIGHLAND DITCH COMPANY (WADE GONZALES)

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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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