Bellvue Water Treatment Pond #1

CACHE LA POUDRE· Larimer, Colorado· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Bellvue Water Treatment Pond #1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 20.1% in CO)
Dam Length3,280 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage127 acre-ft
Normal Storage104 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDCO02965

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 4, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

CITY OF GREELEY DEPT. OF WATER RESOURCES (GUSTAFSO

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bellvue Water Treatment Pond #1?

Bellvue Water Treatment Pond #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 Bellvue Water Treatment Pond #1?

Bellvue Water Treatment Pond #1 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.

How tall is Bellvue Water Treatment Pond #1?

Bellvue Water Treatment Pond #1 has a dam height of 15 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 Bellvue Water Treatment Pond #1 last inspected?

Bellvue Water Treatment Pond #1 was last inspected on September 4, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.