Handy

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyLarimer
Nearest CityBERTHOUD
River/StreamDRY CREEK-OS
Coordinates40.32210, -105.11597

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length5,360 ft
Year Completed1915 (111 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9,336 acre-ft
Max Storage9,336 acre-ft
Normal Storage6,747 acre-ft
Surface Area474 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge790 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerHANDY DITCH CO. (JEREMY YOUNG)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/15/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO01769
Federal IDCO01769
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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