Higgins
Higgins is an earth dam located in Adams County, Colorado, built in 1893. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Higgins
The primary purpose of Higgins is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hunt, William (william Hunt) (private). It impounds the South Platte River-os near Brighton.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 2,130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1893, 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.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Brighton |
| River/Stream | South Platte River-os |
| Coordinates | 39.95001, -104.79890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1893 (133 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 224 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HUNT, WILLIAM (WILLIAM HUNT) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01123 |
| Federal ID | CO01123 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |