Aqua Fria
Key Takeaway
Aqua Fria is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1944 and is 82 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 32.7% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 108 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 792 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00985 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
JOHN HARVAT & BILL BECK, JOINT OWNERS (JOHN HARVAT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Aqua Fria?
Aqua Fria is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Aqua Fria?
Aqua Fria is owned by JOHN HARVAT & BILL BECK, JOINT OWNERS (JOHN HARVAT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Aqua Fria built?
Aqua Fria was completed in 1944, making it 82 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Aqua Fria?
Aqua Fria serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Aqua Fria?
Aqua Fria has a dam height of 19 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Aqua Fria last inspected?
Aqua Fria was last inspected on September 28, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.