Higgins

Adams County, Colorado (near BRIGHTON)

River/Stream: SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
2,130 ft
Reservoir Storage
70 acre-ft
Year Completed
1893
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
224 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
CO01123
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.95001, -104.79890
Age
133 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.