Coal Ridge Waste Dam #1
Colorado — Weld County — SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| River | SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS |
| Coordinates | 40.11612, -104.84559 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,720 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,189 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,189 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 81 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 23, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1954 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | PLATTE VALLEY IRRIGATION CO. (SCHMIDT, KEVIN) |
| Other Name | Sand Hill Lake |
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.