B.L. Swift

Weld County, Colorado (near GILCREST)

River/Stream: ST VRAIN CREEK-TR

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
820 ft
Reservoir Storage
105 acre-ft
Year Completed
1890
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
30 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 1989-01-27

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
CO01217
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.24001, -104.90223
Age
136 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.