Little Gem

Weld County, Colorado (near GILCREST)

River/Stream: ST VRAIN CREEK-TR

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
30 ft
Dam Length
1,350 ft
Reservoir Storage
175 acre-ft
Year Completed
1902
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
967 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-05-28

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
CO00859
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.26689, -104.94799
Age
124 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.