Park Creek
Key Takeaway
Park Creek is classified as high hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 108 ft (taller than 96.5% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,005 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 10.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 275 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19,147 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00146 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
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 Park Creek?
Park Creek is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Park Creek?
Park Creek 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 Park Creek built?
Park Creek was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Park Creek?
Park Creek serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Park Creek?
Park Creek has a dam height of 108 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 Park Creek last inspected?
Park Creek was last inspected on August 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.