G.w. Verhoeff
G.w. Verhoeff is an earth dam located in Bent County, Colorado, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About G.w. Verhoeff
The primary purpose of G.w. Verhoeff is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gerald W. Verhoeff (private). It impounds the Arkansas River-tr near Lamar.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 964 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 542 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/15/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Bent |
| Nearest City | Lamar |
| River/Stream | Arkansas River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.10834, -102.90890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 964 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 542 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 542 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,745 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GERALD W. VERHOEFF |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00760 |
| Federal ID | CO00760 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |