Behrens
Key Takeaway
Behrens is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 17% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,935 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 105 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01889 |
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
ROTH, JIM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Behrens?
Behrens 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 Behrens?
Behrens is owned by ROTH, JIM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Behrens built?
Behrens was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Behrens?
Behrens serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Behrens?
Behrens has a dam height of 14 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 Behrens last inspected?
Behrens was last inspected on October 22, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.