Branith #1
Branith #1 is an earth dam located in Boulder County, Colorado. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Branith #1
The primary purpose of Branith #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Branith, Inc. (private). It impounds the St. Vrain Creek-os near Berthoud.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet.
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 08/28/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Boulder |
| Nearest City | Berthoud |
| River/Stream | St. Vrain Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 40.25738, -105.12785 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BRANITH, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00735 |
| Federal ID | CO00735 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |