South Side

Colorado — Larimer County — BIG THOMPSON RIVER-TR

Location

StateColorado
CountyLarimer
RiverBIG THOMPSON RIVER-TR
Coordinates40.36802, -105.11049

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length630 ft
NID Storage1,019 acre-ft
Max Storage1,019 acre-ft
Surface Area66 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 3, 2021
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1921
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSOUTH SIDE RESERVOIR COMPANY (STEVE MCMILLAN, TREA
Other NameBud Mielke Reservoir

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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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