Nienhuser

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyLincoln
Nearest CityLIMON
River/StreamLAKE CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.32667, -103.67890

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length690 ft
Year Completed1924 (102 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage62 acre-ft
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Normal Storage22 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge12,000 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerWULBER F. NIENHUSER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/30/1988
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO01848
Federal IDCO01848
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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