Stouffer #1
Stouffer #1 is an earth dam located in Adams County, Colorado, built in 1906. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stouffer #1
The primary purpose of Stouffer #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Todd Creek Village Metro District (local government). It impounds the South Platte River-os near Fort Lupton.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Completed in 1906, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/25/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Fort Lupton |
| River/Stream | South Platte River-os |
| Coordinates | 39.99500, -104.86390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Max Discharge | 82 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TODD CREEK VILLAGE METRO DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01732 |
| Federal ID | CO01732 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |