Dingwall Ditch Reg.

ARKANSAS RIVER-TR· Bent, Colorado· Built 1964· Earth· 23 ft tall

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 Length2,640 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage958 acre-ft
Normal Storage461 acre-ft
Surface Area71 acres
Drainage Area19 sq mi
Max Discharge18,500 cfs
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDCO00736

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: October 15, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

GERALD W. VERHOEFF

Private

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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.

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.