Prince No. 1
Key Takeaway
Prince No. 1 is classified as significant hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1893 and is 133 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 17% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 105 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1893 (133 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00246 |
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
BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE (ALEXANDER, RO
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Prince No. 1?
Prince No. 1 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 Prince No. 1?
Prince No. 1 is owned by BOULDER COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE (ALEXANDER, RO (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Prince No. 1 built?
Prince No. 1 was completed in 1893, making it 133 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 Prince No. 1?
Prince No. 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Prince No. 1?
Prince No. 1 has a dam height of 14 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 Prince No. 1 last inspected?
Prince No. 1 was last inspected on February 4, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.