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Decker, also known as Decker & Pearce or Carr Reservoir, is a privately owned dam located in Weld County, Colorado. Built in 1892 by designer J. Hislop, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. With a storage capacity of 680 acre-feet, Decker reservoir covers a surface area of 31 acres and is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources.
The dam spans 962 feet in length and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 800 feet. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Decker is regularly inspected and deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of its last assessment in 2009. The surrounding area, including the Spring Creek-OS river or stream, benefits from the moderate risk management measures in place for this structure.
Representing a piece of Colorado's water infrastructure history, Decker serves as a vital resource for irrigation in the region. With its strategic location in Pierce and oversight by the state regulatory agencies, this dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.
Year_Completed | 1892 |
Dam_Height | 14 |
River_Or_Stream | SPRING CREEK-OS |
Dam_Length | 962 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 31 |
Hydraulic_Height | 8 |
Nid_Storage | 680 |
Structural_Height | 14 |
Outlet_Gates | Valve - 0 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 14 |
ST. VRAIN CREEK AT MOUTH | 325cfs |
BOULDER CREEK AT MOUTH | 180cfs |
LARAMIE RIVER NEAR FORT LARAMIE | 43cfs |
ST. VRAIN CREEK AT LYONS | 30cfs |
COAL CREEK NEAR PLAINVIEW | 7cfs |
CLEAR CREEK AT MOUTH | 69cfs |
LITTLE DRY CREEK AT WESTMINSTER | 5cfs |