Hunters Overlook Reservoir
Hunters Overlook Reservoir is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 2018. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hunters Overlook Reservoir
The primary purpose of Hunters Overlook Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hunters Crossing Investments, Llc (buckendorf, Lar (private).
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 4,955 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 542 acre-feet. Completed in 2018, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/22/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Colorado dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Coordinates | 40.51582, -104.88712 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,955 ft |
| Year Completed | 2018 (8 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 542 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 542 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 418 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Max Discharge | 752 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HUNTERS CROSSING INVESTMENTS, LLC (BUCKENDORF, LAR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02989 |
| Federal ID | CO02989 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |