Hinkley
Hinkley is an earth dam located in Larimer County, Colorado, built in 1906. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hinkley
The primary purpose of Hinkley is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by North Poudre Irr. Co. (moen, Tad) (private). It impounds the Boxelder Cr-tr near Timnath.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,099 acre-feet. Completed in 1906, 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 08/18/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | Timnath |
| River/Stream | Boxelder Cr-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.63306, -104.95274 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,099 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,099 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 805 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Max Discharge | 892 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NORTH POUDRE IRR. CO. (MOEN, TAD) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01867 |
| Federal ID | CO01867 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |