Hiawatha
Hiawatha is an earth dam located in Larimer County, Colorado, built in 1888. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hiawatha
The primary purpose of Hiawatha is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Barker, Paul (private). It impounds the Columbine Cr near Fort Collins.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 580 acre-feet. Completed in 1888, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/10/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | Fort Collins |
| River/Stream | Columbine Cr |
| Coordinates | 40.80186, -105.59248 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1888 (138 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Max Discharge | 260 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BARKER, PAUL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/10/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01176 |
| Federal ID | CO01176 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |