W. Cherry Creek Det. #7

Low HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyDouglas
Nearest CityFRANKTOWN
River/StreamWEST CHERRY CREEK
Coordinates39.14168, -104.77140

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length1,210 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage799 acre-ft
Max Storage799 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area19 sq mi
Max Discharge6,140 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDOUGLAS COUNTY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection09/28/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00319
Federal IDCO00319
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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