Mountain Supply # 7
Mountain Supply # 7 is an earth dam located in Larimer County, Colorado, built in 1908. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mountain Supply # 7
The primary purpose of Mountain Supply # 7 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Keller, James Frederick (private). It impounds the Boxelder Cr-tr near Wellington.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,060 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 248 acre-feet. Completed in 1908, 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 09/10/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | Wellington |
| River/Stream | Boxelder Cr-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.76668, -105.05223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,060 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Max Discharge | 406 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KELLER, JAMES FREDERICK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/10/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01177 |
| Federal ID | CO01177 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |