Floodwater Ret. B-6
Key Takeaway
Floodwater Ret. B-6 is classified as significant hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 74 ft (taller than 93.4% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 939 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02238 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
NORTH POUDRE IRR. CO. (MOEN, TAD)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Floodwater Ret. B-6?
Floodwater Ret. B-6 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Floodwater Ret. B-6?
Floodwater Ret. B-6 is owned by NORTH POUDRE IRR. CO. (MOEN, TAD) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Floodwater Ret. B-6 built?
Floodwater Ret. B-6 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Floodwater Ret. B-6?
Floodwater Ret. B-6 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Floodwater Ret. B-6?
Floodwater Ret. B-6 has a dam height of 74 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 Floodwater Ret. B-6 last inspected?
Floodwater Ret. B-6 was last inspected on October 6, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.