Dry Creek

Larimer County, Colorado (near FORT COLLINS)

River/Stream: DRY CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
17 ft
Dam Length
1,250 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,912 acre-ft
Year Completed
1966
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
6,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-06-07

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
CO00133
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.73000, -105.10390
Age
60 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.