Ireland #5
Ireland #5 is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ireland #5
The primary purpose of Ireland #5 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Land Farms (land, Lloyd) (private). It impounds the Box Elder Creek near Kersey.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 2,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 63 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 963 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 337 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/29/2016.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Kersey |
| River/Stream | Box Elder Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.08622, -104.59707 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 963 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 963 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Drainage Area | 337 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,737 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LAND FARMS (LAND, LLOYD) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00014 |
| Federal ID | CO00014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |