B.l. Swift
B.l. Swift is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1890. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About B.l. Swift
The primary purpose of B.l. Swift is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Daniel L. Vavrina (private). It impounds the St Vrain Creek-tr near Gilcrest.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 820 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. Completed in 1890, 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 01/27/1989. That was over 37 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Gilcrest |
| River/Stream | St Vrain Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.24001, -104.90223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DANIEL L. VAVRINA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/27/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01217 |
| Federal ID | CO01217 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |