Barnes Meadow
Key Takeaway
Barnes Meadow is classified as high hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1923 and is 103 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 86.8% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,260 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 108 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00123 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF GREELEY DEPT. OF WATER RESOURCES (GUSTAFSO
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Barnes Meadow?
Barnes Meadow is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Barnes Meadow?
Barnes Meadow is owned by CITY OF GREELEY DEPT. OF WATER RESOURCES (GUSTAFSO (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barnes Meadow built?
Barnes Meadow was completed in 1923, making it 103 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 Barnes Meadow?
Barnes Meadow serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Barnes Meadow?
Barnes Meadow has a dam height of 47 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 Barnes Meadow last inspected?
Barnes Meadow was last inspected on June 27, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.