Left Hand Park

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyBoulder
Nearest CityLONGMONT
River/StreamLEFT HAND CREEK
Coordinates40.06989, -105.55751

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height65 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length1,325 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,075 acre-ft
Max Storage2,075 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,429 acre-ft
Surface Area98 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge3,123 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerLEFT HAND DITCH COMPANY (TERRY PLUMMER)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/09/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00176
Federal IDCO00176
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Brainard Lake 1.0 mi Significant Green Lake No. 1 2.9 mi Low Albion Lake 2.9 mi Significant Silver Lake 3.1 mi High Lake Isabelle 3.1 mi Low Green Lake No. 2 3.2 mi Low Island Lake 3.3 mi Low Green Lake No. 3 3.3 mi Low Goose Lake 3.8 mi Significant Beaver Park East 3.9 mi Low