Fred Pauls Detention #1
Fred Pauls Detention #1 is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Colorado, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fred Pauls Detention #1
The primary purpose of Fred Pauls Detention #1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Neil Allen (private). It impounds the Middle Rush Creek-tr near Holly.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 03/05/1992. That was over 34 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Holly |
| River/Stream | Middle Rush Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.98168, -103.69557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 24,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | NEIL ALLEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/05/1992 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00761 |
| Federal ID | CO00761 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |