Mountain Supply # 6
Mountain Supply # 6 is an earth dam located in Larimer County, Colorado, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mountain Supply # 6
The primary purpose of Mountain Supply # 6 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 Dry Creek-tr near Fort Collins.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/01/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | Fort Collins |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.74168, -105.09723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NORTH POUDRE IRR. CO. (MOEN, TAD) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01988 |
| Federal ID | CO01988 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |