Foothills

Boulder County, Colorado (near LONGMONT)

River/Stream: ST. VRAIN CREEK-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
56 ft
Dam Length
3,150 ft
Reservoir Storage
4,983 acre-ft
Year Completed
1911
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
5,350 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-06-16

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
CO00173
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.18909, -105.22001
Age
115 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.