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Colorado — Weld County — BIG THOMPSON RIVER

Location

StateColorado
CountyWeld
RiverBIG THOMPSON RIVER
Coordinates40.42621, -104.93735

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length92 ft
NID Storage493 acre-ft
Max Storage493 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 19, 2022
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1891
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBIG CUT LATERAL & RESERVOIR COMPANY (CODY WOOLDRID
Other NameBig Cut Lateral

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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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