Golden Pond No. 3
Key Takeaway
Golden Pond No. 3 is classified as low hazard in Colorado.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 14.5% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 430 cfs |
| Year Modified | 2018 |
| NID ID | CO03048 |
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
CITY OF LONGMONT (HUSON, KEN)
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Golden Pond No. 3?
Golden Pond No. 3 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 Golden Pond No. 3?
Golden Pond No. 3 is owned by CITY OF LONGMONT (HUSON, KEN) (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Golden Pond No. 3?
Golden Pond No. 3 has a dam height of 13 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.