Milton Lake Dam

Milton Lake Dam Quick Facts

Location: Weld, Colorado
Coordinates: 40.238481, -104.637757
River: Beebe Seep Canal River
Primary Purpose: Irrigation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1911
Dam Height: 50 ft (15 m)
Dam Length: 6,099 ft (1,859 m)
Dam Capacity: 44,650 acre-ft (55,075 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Milton Lake Dam Information

Milton Lake Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 11 miles from Kersey, Weld, Colorado.

The dam, which is on the Beebe Seep Canal River, was primarily built for Irrigation purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1911 and is currently owned by FARMERS RESERVOIR AND IRRIGATION COMPANY (EDGAR, S.

Milton Lake Dam Structure

The Milton Lake Dam is approximately 6,099 feet (1,859 m) long, 50 feet (15 m) high and has a structural volume of 65,772 cubic yards (50,286 cubic metres).

Milton Lake Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 21,695 acre-ft (26,760 Ml) and maximum capacity of 44,650 acre-ft (55,075 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 2,660 acres (1,076 ha) and the total catchment area is 120 square miles (311 square kilometres).

Milton Lake Dam Spillway

The dam has a 590.5 feet (180 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 22770 cubic feet per second (645 cubic metres per second).

Milton Lake Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Milton Lake Dam
Weld, Colorado
Height (ft)
50
Length (Ft)
6,099
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
44,650
Drainage Area (sq miles)
120
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

Milton Lake Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Milton Lake Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 19:25
Sunrise 06:41
Sunset 16:44
Temperature (°F) 48
Feels Like (°F) 43
Cloud Coverage (%) 100
Pressure (inHg) 1007
Humidity (%) 56
Wind Speed (mph) 11
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Milton Lake 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 34 53 47 1002 50 11 20 WNW 100 2 moderate rain
Wed 34 51 42 1018 32 11 18 N 0 - clear sky
Thu 37 58 48 1014 25 8 10 ESE 0 - overcast clouds
Fri 38 55 49 1005 38 6 5 NNE 0 - overcast clouds
Sat 38 54 46 1007 30 11 13 ESE 0 - clear sky
Sun 34 53 47 1011 35 9 10 SE 0 - scattered clouds
Mon 36 48 40 996 40 22 36 N 39 0 light rain
Tue 30 42 32 1011 34 19 32 N 0 - few clouds

Milton Lake Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Milton Lake Dam?

Milton Lake Dam is in Colorado.

In which county is the Milton Lake Dam?

Milton Lake Dam is in Weld County.

How high is the Milton Lake Dam?

Milton Lake Dam is 50 feet high.

How long is the Milton Lake Dam?

Milton Lake Dam is 6,099 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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