Rattlesnake Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyLarimer
Nearest CityLOVELAND
River/StreamRATTLESNAKE CREEK, COTTONWOOD CREEK-TR
Coordinates40.36790, -105.28690

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height130 ft
Dam Height130 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,179 acre-ft
Max Storage3,179 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,181 acre-ft
Surface Area124 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge10,250 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/06/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO01663
Federal IDCO01663
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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