D.A. Lord #4

LOST CREEK-TR· Weld, Colorado· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

D.A. Lord #4 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 23.3% in CO)
Dam Length2,658 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.7K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.7K acre-ft
Surface Area200 acres
Drainage Area57 sq mi
Max Discharge2,580 cfs
NID IDCO00054

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: June 14, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

HENRYLYN IRRIGATION DISTRICT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of D.A. Lord #4?

D.A. Lord #4 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 D.A. Lord #4?

D.A. Lord #4 is owned by HENRYLYN IRRIGATION DISTRICT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of D.A. Lord #4?

D.A. Lord #4 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 D.A. Lord #4?

D.A. Lord #4 has a dam height of 16 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 D.A. Lord #4 last inspected?

D.A. Lord #4 was last inspected on June 14, 2019. 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.