Dodd
Dodd is an earth dam located in Boulder County, Colorado, built in 1875. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dodd
The primary purpose of Dodd is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Boulder County Parks And Open Space (alexander, Ro (private). It impounds the Left Hand Creek-os near Niwot.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 789 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 244 acre-feet. Completed in 1875, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 06/01/2016.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Boulder |
| Nearest City | Niwot |
| River/Stream | Left Hand Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 40.10168, -105.18391 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 789 ft |
| Year Completed | 1875 (151 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE (ALEXANDER, RO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01735 |
| Federal ID | CO01735 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |