Tigers
Tigers is an earth dam located in Adams County, Colorado, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tigers
The primary purpose of Tigers is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Thornton (local government). It impounds the South Platte River-os near Thornton.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 6,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 106 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,974 acre-feet. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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 12/16/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Thornton |
| River/Stream | South Platte River-os |
| Coordinates | 39.86311, -104.92450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,974 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,974 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,655 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 106 acres |
| Max Discharge | 24,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF THORNTON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/16/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02856 |
| Federal ID | CO02856 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |