Behrens
Behrens is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Behrens
The primary purpose of Behrens is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Roth, Jim (private). It impounds the South Platte River near Kersey.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,935 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1910, 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 10/22/1984. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Kersey |
| River/Stream | South Platte River |
| Coordinates | 40.32500, -104.67557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,935 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 105 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROTH, JIM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01889 |
| Federal ID | CO01889 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |