Empire (outlet Embankment)
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | ORCHARD |
| River/Stream | SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS |
| Coordinates | 40.27318, -104.18876 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33,817 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,616 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BIJOU IRRIGATION CO. (BROWNELL, JILL) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |