North Poudre # 4
Key Takeaway
North Poudre # 4 is classified as significant hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 49.9% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 119 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00839 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
NORTH POUDRE IRR. CO. (MOEN, TAD)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of North Poudre # 4?
North Poudre # 4 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates North Poudre # 4?
North Poudre # 4 is owned by NORTH POUDRE IRR. CO. (MOEN, TAD) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was North Poudre # 4 built?
North Poudre # 4 was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 North Poudre # 4?
North Poudre # 4 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 North Poudre # 4?
North Poudre # 4 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 North Poudre # 4 last inspected?
North Poudre # 4 was last inspected on August 26, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.