Broad
Broad is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 1870. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Broad
The primary purpose of Broad is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Farmers Highline Canal & Reservoir Co. (bollinger, (private). It impounds the Tr. Of Van Bibber Creek-os near Arvada.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet. Completed in 1870, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 05/31/1991. That was over 34 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Arvada |
| River/Stream | Tr. Of Van Bibber Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.80834, -105.16890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Max Discharge | 109 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FARMERS HIGHLINE CANAL & RESERVOIR CO. (BOLLINGER, |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/1991 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01781 |
| Federal ID | CO01781 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |