Lutz
Lutz is an earth dam located in Adams County, Colorado, built in 1907. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lutz
The primary purpose of Lutz is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hunt, William (william Hunt) (private). It impounds the South Platte River-os near Brighton.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 2,580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1907, 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.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Brighton |
| River/Stream | South Platte River-os |
| Coordinates | 39.94668, -104.79723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Max Discharge | 220 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HUNT, WILLIAM (WILLIAM HUNT) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01725 |
| Federal ID | CO01725 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |