John Keller
John Keller is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About John Keller
The primary purpose of John Keller is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John Keller Estate (william J. Keller) (private). It impounds the Boxelder Creek-tr near Goodrich.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 6,321 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 154 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Goodrich |
| River/Stream | Boxelder Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.62001, -104.56223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,321 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,770 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN KELLER ESTATE (WILLIAM J. KELLER) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01842 |
| Federal ID | CO01842 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |