Boulder - South

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyBoulder
Nearest CityBOULDER
River/StreamLITTLE DRY CREEK
Coordinates40.07584, -105.21335

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height59 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length3,198 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage17,700 acre-ft
Max Storage17,700 acre-ft
Normal Storage13,300 acre-ft
Surface Area684 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Max Discharge25,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF BOULDER (KEVIN CLARK)
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/03/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO02819
Federal IDCO02819
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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