Moeller
Moeller is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1898. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Moeller
The primary purpose of Moeller is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rod Mc Donald (rod Mcdonald) (private). It impounds the St Vrain Creek-tr near Platteville.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1898, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/27/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Platteville |
| River/Stream | St Vrain Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.25788, -104.89195 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1898 (128 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROD MC DONALD (ROD MCDONALD) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01234 |
| Federal ID | CO01234 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |