Dingwall Ditch Reg.
Key Takeaway
Dingwall Ditch Reg. is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 47.2% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 2,640 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 958 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 461 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 71 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00736 |
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
GERALD W. VERHOEFF
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Dingwall Ditch Reg.?
Dingwall Ditch Reg. 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 Dingwall Ditch Reg.?
Dingwall Ditch Reg. is owned by GERALD W. VERHOEFF (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dingwall Ditch Reg. built?
Dingwall Ditch Reg. was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Dingwall Ditch Reg.?
Dingwall Ditch Reg. serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dingwall Ditch Reg.?
Dingwall Ditch Reg. has a dam height of 23 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 Dingwall Ditch Reg. last inspected?
Dingwall Ditch Reg. was last inspected on October 15, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.