Floodwater Ret. B-5

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyLarimer
Nearest CityWELLINGTON
River/StreamSOUTH BRANCH BOXELDER CR
Coordinates40.93793, -105.18539

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height91 ft
Dam Height80 ft
Dam Length1,137 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,502 acre-ft
Max Storage2,502 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,578 acre-ft
Surface Area77 acres
Drainage Area18 sq mi
Max Discharge14,807 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerNORTH POUDRE IRR. CO. (MOEN, TAD)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/06/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00551
Federal IDCO00551
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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