Baird #1
Baird #1 is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Colorado, built in 1907. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Baird #1
The primary purpose of Baird #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Reed Hollow Ranch, Lpa (larry Romrell) (private). It impounds the Russellville Gulch-os near Franktown.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,860 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1907, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/24/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Franktown |
| River/Stream | Russellville Gulch-os |
| Coordinates | 39.37445, -104.74972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,413 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | REED HOLLOW RANCH, LPA (LARRY ROMRELL) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/24/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01809 |
| Federal ID | CO01809 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |