German #12

Weld County, Colorado (near FORT LUPTON)

River/Stream: BIG DRY CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
11 ft
Dam Length
750 ft
Reservoir Storage
119 acre-ft
Year Completed
1887
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
41 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
CO01119
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.00833, -104.90057
Age
139 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.