Ralston
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | ARVADA |
| River/Stream | RALSTON CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.83136, -105.24118 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 204 ft |
| Dam Height | 180 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,749 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 160 acres |
| Drainage Area | 46 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 37,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DENVER BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |