Ish #3 (Main Dam)

Colorado — Larimer County — BIG THOMPSON RIVER-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyLarimer
RiverBIG THOMPSON RIVER-OS
Coordinates40.26309, -105.09555

Physical Characteristics

NID Height48 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length6,700 ft
NID Storage9,065 acre-ft
Max Storage9,065 acre-ft
Surface Area314 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 20, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1905
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTHE ISH RESERVOIR COMPANY
Other NameBoulder-Larimer, Old Ish, New Ish

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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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