Baird #1
Key Takeaway
Baird #1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1907 and is 119 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 29.2% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,860 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,413 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01809 |
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
REED HOLLOW RANCH, LPA (LARRY ROMRELL)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Baird #1?
Baird #1 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 Baird #1?
Baird #1 is owned by REED HOLLOW RANCH, LPA (LARRY ROMRELL) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Baird #1 built?
Baird #1 was completed in 1907, making it 119 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 Baird #1?
Baird #1 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 Baird #1?
Baird #1 has a dam height of 18 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 Baird #1 last inspected?
Baird #1 was last inspected on September 24, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.