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Colorado — Larimer County — DRY CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyLarimer
RiverDRY CREEK
Coordinates40.70387, -105.08709

Physical Characteristics

NID Height47 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length3,700 ft
NID Storage13,324 acre-ft
Max Storage13,324 acre-ft
Surface Area565 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 1, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1901
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWRCC, INC. (NELSON, KIMBERLY)

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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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