Rist - Benson

Larimer County, Colorado (near LOVELAND)

River/Stream: BIG THOMPSON RIVER-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
19 ft
Dam Length
1,495 ft
Reservoir Storage
819 acre-ft
Year Completed
1903
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
3,508 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2022-07-29

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00167
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.40780, -105.11751
Age
123 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.