Little Hell Creek Diversion Dam
Little Hell Creek Diversion Dam is a rockfill dam located in Larimer County, Colorado, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Little Hell Creek Diversion Dam
The primary purpose of Little Hell Creek Diversion Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Bureau Of Reclamation (federal). It impounds the Little Hell Creek near Loveland.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 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.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | Loveland |
| River/Stream | Little Hell Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.36350, -105.32480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO82913 |
| Federal ID | CO82913 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |