Horse Creek

Weld County, Colorado (near KUNER)

River/Stream: HORSE CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
39 ft
Dam Length
4,800 ft
Reservoir Storage
29,739 acre-ft
Year Completed
1910
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
49,700 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-06-22

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
CO00012
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.00792, -104.57649
Age
116 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.