Todd
Todd is an earth dam located in Adams County, Colorado, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Todd
The primary purpose of Todd is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John Ehler (private). It impounds the Todd Creek near Fort Lupton.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/26/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Fort Lupton |
| River/Stream | Todd Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.97668, -104.88890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 848 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN EHLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02268 |
| Federal ID | CO02268 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |