Dry Creek
Dry Creek is an earth dam located in Larimer County, Colorado, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dry Creek
The primary purpose of Dry Creek is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Shamrock Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the Dry Creek near Fort Collins.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,912 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 37 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 06/07/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | Fort Collins |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.73000, -105.10390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,912 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,912 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SHAMROCK IRRIGATION COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00133 |
| Federal ID | CO00133 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |