Prince No. 1
Prince No. 1 is an earth dam located in Boulder County, Colorado, built in 1879. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Prince No. 1
The primary purpose of Prince No. 1 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 Town Of Erie (local government). It impounds the Tr. Of Boulder Creek-os near Erie.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Completed in 1879, the structure is over a century 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 09/25/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Boulder |
| Nearest City | Erie |
| River/Stream | Tr. Of Boulder Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 40.01333, -105.09891 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1879 (147 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 35 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOWN OF ERIE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00245 |
| Federal ID | CO00245 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |