Wykert #4
Key Takeaway
Wykert #4 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02029 |
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 THORTON-FARM OPERATIONS (BRIAN FOSS)
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wykert #4?
Wykert #4 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 Wykert #4?
Wykert #4 is owned by CITY OF THORTON-FARM OPERATIONS (BRIAN FOSS) (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wykert #4 built?
Wykert #4 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Wykert #4?
Wykert #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 Wykert #4?
Wykert #4 has a dam height of 12 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 Wykert #4 last inspected?
Wykert #4 was last inspected on November 9, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.