New Cache Agricultural Pond

CACHE LA POUDRE-OS· Weld, Colorado· Built 2016· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

New Cache Agricultural Pond is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 4.4% in CO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage152 acre-ft
Normal Storage152 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2016 (10 years old)
NID IDCO02997

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 New Cache Agricultural Pond?

New Cache Agricultural 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 New Cache Agricultural Pond?

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

When was New Cache Agricultural Pond built?

New Cache Agricultural Pond was completed in 2016, making it 10 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 New Cache Agricultural Pond?

New Cache Agricultural Pond 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 New Cache Agricultural Pond?

New Cache Agricultural Pond 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.

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.