Handy
Colorado — Larimer County — DRY CREEK-OS
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| River | DRY CREEK-OS |
| Coordinates | 40.32210, -105.11597 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,360 ft |
| NID Storage | 9,336 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,336 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 474 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 15, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1915 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | HANDY DITCH CO. (JEREMY YOUNG) |
| Other Name | Welch 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.