Harris Brothers and Boone #1
Key Takeaway
Harris Brothers and Boone #1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 49.9% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 418 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,498 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01053 |
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
ALPINE LAKES RANCH DITCH CO. (SMITH, RON)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Harris Brothers and Boone #1?
Harris Brothers and Boone #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 Harris Brothers and Boone #1?
Harris Brothers and Boone #1 is owned by ALPINE LAKES RANCH DITCH CO. (SMITH, RON) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Harris Brothers and Boone #1 built?
Harris Brothers and Boone #1 was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 Harris Brothers and Boone #1?
Harris Brothers and Boone #1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Harris Brothers and Boone #1?
Harris Brothers and Boone #1 has a dam height of 24 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 Harris Brothers and Boone #1 last inspected?
Harris Brothers and Boone #1 was last inspected on October 20, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.