Barker Meadow Dam

Barker Meadow Dam Quick Facts

Location: Boulder, Colorado
Coordinates: 39.965926, -105.482281
River: Middle Boulder Creek River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Concrete Gravity
Commissioned: 1909
Dam Height: 177 ft (54 m)
Dam Length: 760 ft (232 m)
Dam Capacity: 16,600 acre-ft (20,476 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Barker Meadow Dam Information

Barker Meadow Dam is a concrete gravity dam located about 11 miles from Boulder, Boulder, Colorado.

The dam, which is on the Middle Boulder Creek River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Water Supply benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1909 and is currently owned by CITY OF BOULDER (CLARK, KEVIN).

Barker Meadow Dam Structure

The Barker Meadow Dam is approximately 760 feet (232 m) long, 177 feet (54 m) high and has a structural volume of 50,000 cubic yards (38,228 cubic metres).

Barker Meadow Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 11,200 acre-ft (13,815 Ml) and maximum capacity of 16,600 acre-ft (20,476 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 200 acres (81 ha) and the total catchment area is 39 square miles (101 square kilometres).

Barker Meadow Dam Spillway

The dam has a 131 feet (40 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 5125 cubic feet per second (145 cubic metres per second).

Barker Meadow Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Barker Meadow Dam
Boulder, Colorado
Height (ft)
177
Length (Ft)
760
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
16,600
Drainage Area (sq miles)
39
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Barker Meadow Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Barker Meadow Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 20:08
Sunrise 06:37
Sunset 16:53
Temperature (°F) 17
Feels Like (°F) 11
Cloud Coverage (%) 100
Pressure (inHg) 1033
Humidity (%) 89
Wind Speed (mph) 4
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Barker Meadow Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 11 22 13 1024 90 7 14 ENE 100 - snow
Thu 9 33 28 1023 90 7 6 W 80 - light snow
Fri 19 38 34 1019 82 8 7 W 88 - light snow
Sat 27 39 29 1011 73 12 16 W 100 - snow
Sun 28 47 42 1014 68 12 14 W 0 - clear sky
Mon 28 45 39 1014 53 12 23 W 0 - few clouds
Tue 28 51 48 998 37 20 50 WSW 83 - light snow
Wed 21 30 17 1021 55 24 47 W 42 - light snow

Barker Meadow Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Barker Meadow Dam?

Barker Meadow Dam is in Colorado.

In which county is the Barker Meadow Dam?

Barker Meadow Dam is in Boulder County.

How high is the Barker Meadow Dam?

Barker Meadow Dam is 177 feet high.

How long is the Barker Meadow Dam?

Barker Meadow Dam is 760 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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