Rist - Benson
High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | LOVELAND |
| River/Stream | BIG THOMPSON RIVER-TR |
| Coordinates | 40.40780, -105.11751 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,495 ft |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 819 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 819 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 456 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,508 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LOUDEN IRRIGATING CANAL AND RESERVOIR COMPANY (LEA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |