German #8 And 9
German #8 And 9 is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1886. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About German #8 And 9
The primary purpose of German #8 And 9 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jean J. Jacobucci (paul Jacobucci) (private). It impounds the Big Dry Creek near Fort Lupton.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 2,010 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Completed in 1886, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/30/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Fort Lupton |
| River/Stream | Big Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.00168, -104.90724 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,010 ft |
| Year Completed | 1886 (140 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 104 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JEAN J. JACOBUCCI (PAUL JACOBUCCI) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/30/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01118 |
| Federal ID | CO01118 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |