Ide And Starbird #1
Ide And Starbird #1 is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1895. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ide And Starbird #1
The primary purpose of Ide And Starbird #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ide & Starbird Reservoir Company (dale Hornung) (private). It impounds the Big Hollow Creek near Gilcrest.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1895, 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 05/22/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Gilcrest |
| River/Stream | Big Hollow Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.26526, -105.01799 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1895 (131 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | IDE & STARBIRD RESERVOIR COMPANY (DALE HORNUNG) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01213 |
| Federal ID | CO01213 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |