Mitchell #3 is an earth dam located in Larimer County, Colorado, built in 1890. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 140 ft long. 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 Mitchell #3
The primary purpose of Mitchell #3 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 Red Feather Park Association (private). It impounds the Columbine Cr near Fort Collins.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet. Completed in 1890, 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 09/24/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | Fort Collins |
| River/Stream | Columbine Cr |
| Coordinates | 40.79668, -105.58891 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Red Feather Park Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/24/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02038 |
| Federal ID | CO02038 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |