Braecher Ranch
Braecher Ranch is an earth dam located in Gilpin County, Colorado, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Braecher Ranch
The primary purpose of Braecher Ranch is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Macsovits, Mac (private). It impounds the Ralston Creek-tr near Arvada.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2019.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Gilpin |
| Nearest City | Arvada |
| River/Stream | Ralston Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.85668, -105.46723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MACSOVITS, MAC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00189 |
| Federal ID | CO00189 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |