Dry Creek Dam

Dry Creek Dam Quick Facts

Location: Larimer, Colorado
Coordinates: 40.294559, -105.161273
River: Dry Creek River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 2007
Dam Height: 52 ft (16 m)
Dam Length: 4,817 ft (1,468 m)
Dam Capacity: 10,500 acre-ft (12,952 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Dry Creek Dam Information

Dry Creek Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Berthoud, Larimer, Colorado.

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

The dam was designed by BOYLE ENGINEERING and commissioned in 2007 and is currently owned by LITTLE THOMPSON WATER DISTRICT (KAUFFMAN, AMBER).

Dry Creek Dam Structure

The Dry Creek Dam is approximately 4,817 feet (1,468 m) long, 52 feet (16 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Dry Creek Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 8,900 acre-ft (10,978 Ml) and maximum capacity of 10,500 acre-ft (12,952 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 315 acres (127 ha) and the total catchment area is 1 square miles (3 square kilometres).

Dry Creek Dam Spillway

The dam has a 41 feet (12 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 2964 cubic feet per second (84 cubic metres per second).

Dry Creek Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Dry Creek Dam
Larimer, Colorado
Height (ft)
52
Length (Ft)
4,817
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
10,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
1
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

Dry Creek Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Dry Creek Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 21:28
Sunrise 06:36
Sunset 16:51
Temperature (°F) 28
Feels Like (°F) 28
Cloud Coverage (%) 100
Pressure (inHg) 1031
Humidity (%) 76
Wind Speed (mph) 2
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Dry Creek 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 26 34 24 1026 69 10 15 NNE 78 - light snow
Thu 20 38 30 1028 48 9 9 SSE 0 - broken clouds
Fri 26 45 37 1021 59 8 7 E 22 0 light rain
Sat 36 57 50 1008 40 9 9 W 100 2 rain and snow
Sun 38 66 57 1010 24 7 6 WNW 0 - clear sky
Mon 43 64 57 1010 18 7 6 W 0 - scattered clouds
Tue 39 68 63 996 15 21 45 SW 2 - clear sky
Wed 32 48 42 1019 17 12 27 WNW 0 - clear sky

Dry Creek Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Dry Creek Dam?

Dry Creek Dam is in Colorado.

In which county is the Dry Creek Dam?

Dry Creek Dam is in Larimer County.

How high is the Dry Creek Dam?

Dry Creek Dam is 52 feet high.

How long is the Dry Creek Dam?

Dry Creek Dam is 4,817 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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