Tigers
Key Takeaway
Tigers is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 1.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 6,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 106 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 24,700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02856 |
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
CITY OF THORNTON
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tigers?
Tigers 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 Tigers?
Tigers is owned by CITY OF THORNTON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tigers built?
Tigers was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Tigers?
Tigers serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tigers?
Tigers has a dam height of 8 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 Tigers last inspected?
Tigers was last inspected on December 16, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.