Culver
Culver is an earth dam located in Larimer County, Colorado, built in 1881. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Culver
The primary purpose of Culver is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Blue Mountain Farms H.o.a. (jim Nankervis) (private). It impounds the Little Thompson River-tr near Berthoud.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 2,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 370 acre-feet. Completed in 1881, 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | Berthoud |
| River/Stream | Little Thompson River-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.26833, -105.15390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1881 (145 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,516 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BLUE MOUNTAIN FARMS H.O.A. (JIM NANKERVIS) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00858 |
| Federal ID | CO00858 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |