Carlin is an earth dam located in Weld County, Colorado, built in 1905. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 2,146 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 Carlin
The primary purpose of Carlin is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dave Dechant, (private). It impounds the South Platte River-os near Kersey.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 2,146 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1905, 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 09/23/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Nearest City | Kersey |
| River/Stream | South Platte River-os |
| Coordinates | 40.12112, -104.70668 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,146 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 290 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Dave Dechant, |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02062 |
| Federal ID | CO02062 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |