Middle Pond

Weld, Colorado· Built 2017· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Middle Pond is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 2017 and is 9 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 2.9% in CO)
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Year Completed2017 (9 years old)
NID IDCO02995

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Middle Pond?

Middle Pond 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 Middle Pond?

Middle Pond is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Middle Pond built?

Middle Pond was completed in 2017, making it 9 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Middle Pond?

Middle Pond has a dam height of 9 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.

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.