Empire (mcintyre Dike)

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyWeld
Nearest CityORCHARD
River/StreamSOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS
Coordinates40.27803, -104.16718

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length4,100 ft
Year Completed1905 (121 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50,900 acre-ft
Max Storage50,900 acre-ft
Normal Storage37,710 acre-ft
Surface Area2,842 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerBIJOU IRRIGATION CO. (BROWNELL, JILL)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/07/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO02841
Federal IDCO02841
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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