Barrett
Barrett is an earth dam located in Larimer County, Colorado, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Barrett
The primary purpose of Barrett is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dave Mcgray (private). It impounds the Box Elder Cr-tr near Wellington.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 1,098 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/21/2022.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | Wellington |
| River/Stream | Box Elder Cr-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.77333, -105.05057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,098 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DAVE MCGRAY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00124 |
| Federal ID | CO00124 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |