Wadley #3
Wadley #3 is an earth dam located in Adams County, Colorado, built in 1908. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wadley #3
The primary purpose of Wadley #3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by President, Dan);wadley Farms Hoa Board (spletzer (private). It impounds the Big Dry Creek-os near Fort Lupton.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. Completed in 1908, 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 05/20/1985. That was over 40 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Fort Lupton |
| River/Stream | Big Dry Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.96501, -104.94890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 168 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PRESIDENT, DAN);WADLEY FARMS HOA BOARD (SPLETZER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02153 |
| Federal ID | CO02153 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |