Slinde
Key Takeaway
Slinde is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 40.7% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 695 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 325 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1951 |
| NID ID | CO00185 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
WILLIAM J. BOHN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Slinde?
Slinde 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 Slinde?
Slinde is owned by WILLIAM J. BOHN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Slinde built?
Slinde was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Slinde?
Slinde serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Slinde?
Slinde has a dam height of 21 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 Slinde last inspected?
Slinde was last inspected on September 24, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.