Dixon Canyon
Dixon Canyon is an earth dam located in Larimer County, Colorado, built in 1885. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dixon Canyon
The primary purpose of Dixon Canyon is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dixon Water Board (rupp, Paul) (local government). It impounds the Dixon Creek-tr near Fort Collins.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 975 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 700 acre-feet. Completed in 1885, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/24/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | Fort Collins |
| River/Stream | Dixon Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.55390, -105.14122 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 975 ft |
| Year Completed | 1885 (141 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 335 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Max Discharge | 643 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DIXON WATER BOARD (RUPP, PAUL) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01162 |
| Federal ID | CO01162 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |