Richards

Adams County, Colorado (near FORT LUPTON)

River/Stream: BIG DRY CREEK-OS

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
17 ft
Dam Length
3,501 ft
Reservoir Storage
126 acre-ft
Year Completed
1902
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2013-09-24

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
CO02147
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.97334, -104.92557
Age
124 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.