Pavel #4 is an earth dam located in Larimer County, Colorado, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 217 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Pavel #4
The primary purpose of Pavel #4 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Colorado State Land Board (rodenberg, David) (state). It impounds the Manhatan-tr near Elkhorn.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 217 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 09/27/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | Elkhorn |
| River/Stream | Manhatan-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.74084, -105.58047 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 217 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Colorado State Land Board (rodenberg, David) |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02790 |
| Federal ID | CO02790 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |