Douglas

Larimer County, Colorado (near FORT COLLINS)

River/Stream: DRY CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type

Earth

Height

47 ft

Dam Length

3,700 ft

Reservoir Storage

13,324 acre-ft

Year Completed

1901

Primary Purpose

Irrigation

Owner Type

Private

Max Discharge

39,750 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-01

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: CO01163
State: Colorado (CO)
Coordinates: 40.70387, -105.08709
Age: 125 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.