Great Western

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyBroomfield
Nearest CityWESTMINSTER
River/StreamWALNUT CREEK
Coordinates39.89606, -105.14838

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height83 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length1,885 ft
Year Completed1903 (123 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,459 acre-ft
Max Storage4,459 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,200 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge6,600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF BROOMFIELD (MIDDLETON, BRENNAN)
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/03/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00091
Federal IDCO00091
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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