Boyer
Boyer is an earth dam located in Routt County, Colorado, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Boyer
The primary purpose of Boyer is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Three Forks Ranch (sewell, Kelly) (private). It impounds the Willow Creek near Baggs, Wy.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 191 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/20/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Routt |
| Nearest City | Baggs, Wy |
| River/Stream | Willow Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.88667, -107.17584 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 603 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | THREE FORKS RANCH (SEWELL, KELLY) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02179 |
| Federal ID | CO02179 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |