Located in Larimer, Colorado, Pavel No.
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3 is a private irrigation dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1971 on Elkhorn Creek. With a dam height of 11.3 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond maintenance. The dam's spillway, with a width of 52 feet, is uncontrolled, and its hazard potential is classified as low.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Pavel No. 3 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, providing irrigation water for agricultural activities. With a drainage area of 3.9 square miles and a maximum discharge of 2576 cubic feet per second, the dam offers a sustainable solution for water storage and distribution. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's condition assessment is currently unavailable, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term functionality and safety.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
288 |
Dam Height |
11.3 |
River Or Stream |
Elkhorn Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
3.9 |
Nid Storage |
77 |
Structural Height |
43 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
43 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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West Lake Campground
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West Lake
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Bellaire Lake
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Bellaire Lake Campground
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Dowdy Lake
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Dowdy Lake Campground
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Rustic (Upper)
Pearl Creek To Junction Of Road West Of Creedmore Lakes In Sw 1/4 Sec 5, T10N, R73E
Upper Narrows
End Of Four-Wheel Drive Road To Pearl Creek In Se 1/4 Sec 21, T10N, R74W
Source In Se 1/4 Sec 25, T10N, R75W To End Of The Four-Wheel Drive Road East Of The Nf Poudre Campground (Nw 1/4 Of Sec 21, T10N, R74W
Middle Narrows