Box Elder #2
Box Elder #2 is an earth dam located in Larimer County, Colorado, built in 1885. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Box Elder #2
The primary purpose of Box Elder #2 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 Box Elder Cr-tr near Wellington.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet. Completed in 1885, 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 10/01/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | Wellington |
| River/Stream | Box Elder Cr-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.78167, -105.05723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1885 (141 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Max Discharge | 20 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 | 10/01/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02035 |
| Federal ID | CO02035 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |