Hecla

Boulder County, Colorado (near LOUISVILLE)

River/Stream: COAL CREEK-TR

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
1,100 ft
Reservoir Storage
68 acre-ft
Year Completed
1915
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2013-09-21

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO03049
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.99028, -105.12140
Age
111 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.