Koenig is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1882. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 900 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Koenig
The primary purpose of Koenig is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by David Wailes (same) (private). It impounds the Big Thompson River-os near La Salle.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1882, 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 07/22/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | La Salle |
| River/Stream | Big Thompson River-os |
| Coordinates | 40.39104, -104.93285 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1882 (144 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | David Wailes (same) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01186 |
| Federal ID | CO01186 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |