Ireland #1 is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Weld County, Colorado, along Boxelder Creek.
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Built in 1919, this Earth dam stands at 13 feet high and stretches 440 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 156 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation, with a normal storage capacity of 116 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 882 cubic feet per second.
Despite its age, Ireland #1 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The dam operates with an uncontrolled spillway system, with a spillway width of 32 feet. While the risk assessment for this dam is considered moderate, with a DSAC assigned date unknown, there are currently no emergency action plans or inundation maps prepared for this structure. With state regulation and inspection in place, Ireland #1 continues to support agricultural activities in the region while maintaining a relatively low risk profile.
Year Completed |
1919 |
Dam Length |
440 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
BOXELDER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Drainage Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
156 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
13 |