Logan

ST. VRAIN CREEK· Weld, Colorado· Built 1882· Earth· 10 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Logan is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1882 and is 144 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 4.4% in CO)
Dam Length1,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1882 (144 years old)
NID IDCO01227

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 11, 1980
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

PATRICIA S. ACKARD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Logan?

Logan 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 Logan?

Logan is owned by PATRICIA S. ACKARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Logan built?

Logan was completed in 1882, making it 144 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 Logan?

Logan serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Logan?

Logan has a dam height of 10 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 Logan last inspected?

Logan was last inspected on March 11, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.