Section 19
Section 19 is an earth dam located in Broomfield County, Colorado, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Section 19
The primary purpose of Section 19 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Farmers Reservoir And Irrigation Company (edgar, S (private). It impounds the Tr. Of Big Dry Creek-os near Broomfield.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 2,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. Completed in 1910, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/23/1990. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Broomfield |
| Nearest City | Broomfield |
| River/Stream | Tr. Of Big Dry Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.95112, -105.04724 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FARMERS RESERVOIR AND IRRIGATION COMPANY (EDGAR, S |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO03056 |
| Federal ID | CO03056 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |