Lindenmeirs
Key Takeaway
Lindenmeirs is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1902 and is 124 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 873 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 108 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 82 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01173 |
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
WATER SUPPLY & STORAGE CO. (FRICK, DONALD)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lindenmeirs?
Lindenmeirs 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 Lindenmeirs?
Lindenmeirs is owned by WATER SUPPLY & STORAGE CO. (FRICK, DONALD) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lindenmeirs built?
Lindenmeirs was completed in 1902, making it 124 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 Lindenmeirs?
Lindenmeirs 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 Lindenmeirs?
Lindenmeirs 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 Lindenmeirs last inspected?
Lindenmeirs was last inspected on June 28, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.