Bear Creek Dam - South Embankment
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | DENVER |
| River/Stream | BEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.64246, -105.13595 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 236 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Omaha District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |