Perry is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 2,250 ft long, taller than 80% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Perry
The primary purpose of Perry is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Toedtlei Ranch (john Toedtlei) (private). It impounds the Spring Creek near Sterling.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 2,250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 864 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 11/18/2021.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Sterling |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.86834, -103.74557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 864 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 864 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 624 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Toedtlei Ranch (john Toedtlei) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00383 |
| Federal ID | CO00383 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |