Lake Canal #1

Colorado — Weld County — CACHE LA POUDRE

Location

StateColorado
CountyWeld
RiverCACHE LA POUDRE
Coordinates40.50429, -104.93450

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
NID Storage327 acre-ft
Max Storage327 acre-ft
Surface Area69 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 26, 2017
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1898
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLAKE CANAL RESERVOIR COMPANY (HARRIS, ROSANNA)
Other NameKern Lake

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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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