Metzger
Metzger is an earth dam located in Adams County, Colorado, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Metzger
The primary purpose of Metzger is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Broomfield/westminster Open Space Foundation (local government). It impounds the Big Dry Creek-tr near Westminster.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/05/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Westminster |
| River/Stream | Big Dry Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.91543, -105.02853 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 247 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BROOMFIELD/WESTMINSTER OPEN SPACE FOUNDATION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00096 |
| Federal ID | CO00096 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |