Dodd
Key Takeaway
Dodd is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1875 and is 151 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 789 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1875 (151 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01735 |
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
BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE (ALEXANDER, RO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dodd?
Dodd 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 Dodd?
Dodd is owned by BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE (ALEXANDER, RO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dodd built?
Dodd was completed in 1875, making it 151 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 Dodd?
Dodd serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dodd?
Dodd has a dam height of 12 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 Dodd last inspected?
Dodd was last inspected on June 1, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.