Cache La Poudre Dam, Colorado, USA

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Quick Facts About Cache La Poudre Dam

Location: Larimer, Colorado
Coordinates: 40.540867, -104.959199
River: Cache La Poudre River-Tr
Primary Purpose: Irrigation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1977
Dam Height: 43 ft (13 m)
Dam Length: 3,100 ft (945 m)
Dam Capacity: 16,200 acre-ft (19,982 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Cache La Poudre Dam Information

Cache La Poudre Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 1 miles from Timnath, Larimer, Colorado.

The dam, which is on the Cache La Poudre River-Tr, was primarily built for Irrigation purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1977 and is currently owned by CACHE LA POUDRE RESERVOIR CO. (TROWBRIDGE, DALE).

Cache La Poudre Dam Structure

The Cache La Poudre Dam is approximately 3,100 feet (945 m) long, 43 feet (13 m) high and has a structural volume of 26,400 cubic yards (20,184 cubic metres).

Cache La Poudre Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 10,070 acre-ft (12,421 Ml) and maximum capacity of 16,200 acre-ft (19,982 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 612 acres (248 ha) and the total catchment area is 20 square miles (52 square kilometres).

Cache La Poudre Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 34441 cubic feet per second (975 cubic metres per second).

Cache La Poudre Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Cache La Poudre Dam
Larimer, Colorado
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 43 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 3,100 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 16,200 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 20 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

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Cache La Poudre Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Cache La Poudre Dam?

Cache La Poudre Dam is in Colorado.

In which county is the Cache La Poudre Dam?

Cache La Poudre Dam is in Larimer County.

How high is the Cache La Poudre Dam?

Cache La Poudre Dam is 43 feet high.

How long is the Cache La Poudre Dam?

Cache La Poudre Dam is 3,100 feet long.

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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