Rattlesnake Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | LOVELAND |
| River/Stream | RATTLESNAKE CREEK, COTTONWOOD CREEK-TR |
| Coordinates | 40.36790, -105.28690 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 130 ft |
| Dam Height | 130 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,179 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,179 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,181 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 124 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |