Charles Wilson Detention Dam #1
Colorado — Weld County — LITTLE THOMPSON-TR
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| River | LITTLE THOMPSON-TR |
| Coordinates | 40.29557, -104.96641 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 401 ft |
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | May 28, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1964 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | FRONT RANGE INVESTMENT HOLDING |
| Other Name | Wilson Detention #1 |
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.