Lindies Lake
Lindies Lake is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1894. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lindies Lake
The primary purpose of Lindies Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lindies Lake H.o.a. (george, Richard (rick)) (private). It impounds the Lone Tree Creek-os near Kersey.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,116 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. Completed in 1894, 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 04/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Kersey |
| River/Stream | Lone Tree Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 40.47315, -104.57974 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,116 ft |
| Year Completed | 1894 (132 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LINDIES LAKE H.O.A. (GEORGE, RICHARD (RICK)) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01862 |
| Federal ID | CO01862 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |