Empire (nw Embankment)
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | ORCHARD |
| River/Stream | SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS |
| Coordinates | 40.27637, -104.18247 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37,710 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,842 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BIJOU IRRIGATION CO. (BROWNELL, JILL) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |