Higgins
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | BRIGHTON |
| River/Stream | SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS |
| Coordinates | 39.95001, -104.79890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1893 (133 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 224 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HUNT, WILLIAM (WILLIAM HUNT) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |