Empire (Outlet Embankment) Dam

Empire (Outlet Embankment) Dam Quick Facts

Location: Weld, Colorado
Coordinates: 40.273178, -104.188757
River: South Platte River-Os
Primary Purpose: Fish and Wildlife Pond
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1905
Dam Height: 34 ft (10 m)
Dam Length: 2,300 ft (701 m)
Dam Capacity: 44,000 acre-ft (54,273 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Empire (Outlet Embankment) Dam Information

Empire (Outlet Embankment) Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 5 miles from Orchard, Weld, Colorado.

The dam, which is on the South Platte River-Os, was primarily built for Fish and Wildlife Pond purposes, but also serves for Irrigation and Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1905 and is currently owned by BIJOU IRRIGATION CO. (BROWNELL, JILL).

Empire (Outlet Embankment) Dam Structure

The Empire (Outlet Embankment) Dam is approximately 2,300 feet (701 m) long, 34 feet (10 m) high and has a structural volume of 20,100 cubic yards (15,368 cubic metres).

Empire (Outlet Embankment) Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 33,817 acre-ft (41,713 Ml) and maximum capacity of 44,000 acre-ft (54,273 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 2,616 acres (1,059 ha) and the total catchment area is 11 square miles (28 square kilometres).

Empire (Outlet Embankment) Dam Spillway

The dam has a 55 feet (17 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 1180 cubic feet per second (33 cubic metres per second).

Empire (Outlet Embankment) Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Empire (Outlet Embankment) Dam
Weld, Colorado
Height (ft)
34
Length (Ft)
2,300
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
44,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
11
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

Empire (Outlet Embankment) Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Empire (Outlet Embankment) Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 19:17
Sunrise 06:32
Sunset 16:48
Temperature (°F) 30
Feels Like (°F) 24
Cloud Coverage (%) 100
Pressure (inHg) 1030
Humidity (%) 70
Wind Speed (mph) 5
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Empire (Outlet Embankment) 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 29 34 24 1025 56 18 29 N 100 - snow
Thu 24 36 31 1030 73 11 21 SE 96 - light snow
Fri 26 40 37 1024 77 9 14 NNW 100 13 moderate rain
Sat 37 58 43 1010 59 14 25 N 100 10 moderate rain
Sun 39 61 52 1012 37 8 12 SW 0 - clear sky
Mon 44 62 54 1011 31 9 14 S 0 - clear sky
Tue 41 62 53 999 32 27 37 NNW 0 - clear sky
Wed 37 52 42 1018 20 27 40 NW 0 - few clouds

Empire (Outlet Embankment) Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Empire (Outlet Embankment) Dam?

Empire (Outlet Embankment) Dam is in Colorado.

In which county is the Empire (Outlet Embankment) Dam?

Empire (Outlet Embankment) Dam is in Weld County.

How high is the Empire (Outlet Embankment) Dam?

Empire (Outlet Embankment) Dam is 34 feet high.

How long is the Empire (Outlet Embankment) Dam?

Empire (Outlet Embankment) Dam is 2,300 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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