Cedar Springs is an earth dam located in Larimer County, Colorado, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 347 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Cedar Springs
The primary purpose of Cedar Springs is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Cedar Springs Improvement Association (chris Brock (private). It impounds the Cedar Creek near Loveland.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 347 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 10/18/2019.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | Loveland |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.46145, -105.32048 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 347 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 660 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Cedar Springs Improvement Association (chris Brock |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01767 |
| Federal ID | CO01767 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |