Dover
Dover is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1911. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dover
The primary purpose of Dover is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Diamond Jr Farms (jerry Rouse) (private). It impounds the Lone Tree Creek near Nunn.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,434 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 650 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 64 square miles. Completed in 1911, the structure is over a century 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 04/14/2016.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Nunn |
| River/Stream | Lone Tree Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.75667, -104.78723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,434 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 64 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,750 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DIAMOND JR FARMS (JERRY ROUSE) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01101 |
| Federal ID | CO01101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |