Talbott Irrigation
Talbott Irrigation is an earth dam located in Adams County, Colorado, built in 1912. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Talbott Irrigation
The primary purpose of Talbott Irrigation is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Talbott Reservoir Water Users (carlson, Scott) (private). It impounds the Big Dry Creek-os near Thornton.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 2,020 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. Completed in 1912, 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 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Thornton |
| River/Stream | Big Dry Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.94502, -104.95958 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,020 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 309 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TALBOTT RESERVOIR WATER USERS (CARLSON, SCOTT) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02150 |
| Federal ID | CO02150 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |