Empire (Outlet Embankment)

Weld County, Colorado (near ORCHARD)

River/Stream: SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
34 ft
Dam Length
2,300 ft
Reservoir Storage
44,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1905
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,180 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-07-07

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00009
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.27318, -104.18876
Age
121 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.