Gross

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyBoulder
Nearest CityEldorado Springs
River/StreamSouth Boulder Creek
Coordinates39.94800, -105.35790

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height350 ft
Dam Height340 ft
Dam Length1,050 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage46,200 acre-ft
Max Storage46,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage41,000 acre-ft
Surface Area413 acres
Drainage Area92 sq mi
Max Discharge10,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerDenver Water
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/27/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00247
Federal IDCO00247
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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