Upper Urad
Upper Urad is an earth dam located in Clear Creek County, Colorado, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Upper Urad
The primary purpose of Upper Urad is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Golden (stambaugh, Will) (local government). It impounds the Woods Creek near Idaho Springs.
The dam stands 111 feet tall and stretches 890 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 993 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/12/2017.
At 111 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Clear Creek |
| Nearest City | Idaho Springs |
| River/Stream | Woods Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.74520, -105.84705 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 111 ft |
| Dam Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Length | 890 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 993 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 993 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,730 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF GOLDEN (STAMBAUGH, WILL) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00211 |
| Federal ID | CO00211 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |