Horsetooth Dam
Colorado — Larimer County — CACHE LA POUDRE TR
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| River | CACHE LA POUDRE TR |
| Coordinates | 40.59910, -105.17230 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 158 ft |
| Dam Height | 155 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,840 ft |
| NID Storage | 170,370 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170,370 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,040 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 15, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1949 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Other Name | Horsetooth Reservoir |
Location Map
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.