Box Elder #5
Key Takeaway
Box Elder #5 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1888 and is 138 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4.4% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 302 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1888 (138 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01865 |
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
DON WAGNER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Box Elder #5?
Box Elder #5 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 Box Elder #5?
Box Elder #5 is owned by DON WAGNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Box Elder #5 built?
Box Elder #5 was completed in 1888, making it 138 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 Box Elder #5?
Box Elder #5 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Box Elder #5?
Box Elder #5 has a dam height of 10 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 Box Elder #5 last inspected?
Box Elder #5 was last inspected on August 15, 1991. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.