Fossil Creek

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyLarimer
Nearest CityWINDSOR
River/StreamFOSSIL CREEK
Coordinates40.49168, -104.99390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height63 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length6,650 ft
Year Completed1903 (123 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage16,000 acre-ft
Max Storage16,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage11,100 acre-ft
Surface Area810 acres
Drainage Area28 sq mi
Max Discharge88,100 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerNORTH POUDRE IRR. CO. (MOEN, TAD)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/14/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO01165
Federal IDCO01165
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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