Hodgson-harris
Hodgson-harris is an earth dam located in Boulder County, Colorado, built in 1906. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hodgson-harris
The primary purpose of Hodgson-harris is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Boulder County Parks And Open Space (alexander, Ro (private). It impounds the Rock Creek-tr near Superior.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. Completed in 1906, 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 02/14/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Boulder |
| Nearest City | Superior |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.94069, -105.14206 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Max Discharge | 275 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE (ALEXANDER, RO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/14/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02789 |
| Federal ID | CO02789 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |