Baxter
Baxter is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1878. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Baxter
The primary purpose of Baxter is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Larry Bebo (private). It impounds the Little Thompson River near Longmont.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 241 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1878, 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 05/03/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Longmont |
| River/Stream | Little Thompson River |
| Coordinates | 40.28310, -105.04814 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1878 (148 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LARRY BEBO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01199 |
| Federal ID | CO01199 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |