Little Hohnholtz
Little Hohnholtz is an earth dam located in Larimer County, Colorado, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Little Hohnholtz
The primary purpose of Little Hohnholtz is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Debbi Pinardi (pinardi, Debby) (private). It impounds the Laramie River near Woods Landing, Wy.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,137 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 05/14/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | Woods Landing, Wy |
| River/Stream | Laramie River |
| Coordinates | 40.94168, -105.99723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,137 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Max Discharge | 8,175 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DEBBI PINARDI (PINARDI, DEBBY) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00376 |
| Federal ID | CO00376 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |