Bowles #1

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyJefferson
Nearest CityBOWMAR
River/StreamSOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS
Coordinates39.62065, -105.06628

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length6,000 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,115 acre-ft
Max Storage3,115 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,475 acre-ft
Surface Area160 acres
Max Discharge1,080 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerJOSEPH BOWLES RESERVOIR CO.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/23/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO01822
Federal IDCO01822
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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