Goodhue No. 1
Key Takeaway
Goodhue No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 17% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 875 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00222 |
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
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Goodhue No. 1?
Goodhue No. 1 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 Goodhue No. 1?
Goodhue No. 1 is owned by BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE (ALEXANDER, RO (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Goodhue No. 1 built?
Goodhue No. 1 was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Goodhue No. 1?
Goodhue No. 1 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 Goodhue No. 1?
Goodhue No. 1 has a dam height of 14 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 Goodhue No. 1 last inspected?
Goodhue No. 1 was last inspected on December 3, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.