J. J. Huddart No. 1
J. J. Huddart No. 1 is an earth dam located in Broomfield County, Colorado, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About J. J. Huddart No. 1
The primary purpose of J. J. Huddart No. 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Broomfield (middleton, Brennan) (local government). It impounds the Rock Creek-tr near Lafayette.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 11/11/1990. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Broomfield |
| Nearest City | Lafayette |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.93333, -105.10890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CITY OF BROOMFIELD (MIDDLETON, BRENNAN) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/11/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00229 |
| Federal ID | CO00229 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |