Fossil Creek
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | WINDSOR |
| River/Stream | FOSSIL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.49168, -104.99390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 810 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 88,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NORTH POUDRE IRR. CO. (MOEN, TAD) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |