Poitz

Adams County, Colorado (near FORT LUPTON)

River/Stream: BIG DRY CREEK-TR

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
7 ft
Dam Length
1,338 ft
Reservoir Storage
134 acre-ft
Year Completed
1889
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
55 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2013-09-26

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
CO02146
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.93168, -104.97557
Age
137 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.