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Colorado — Weld County — BRANCH OF WILDHORSE CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyWeld
RiverBRANCH OF WILDHORSE CREEK
Coordinates40.72762, -104.04753

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length995 ft
NID Storage617 acre-ft
Max Storage617 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 26, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSDA FS

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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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