W. Cherry Creek Det. #8

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountyDouglas
Nearest CityFRANKTOWN
River/StreamELK CREEK
Coordinates39.14584, -104.74500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length592 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage141 acre-ft
Max Storage141 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge4,208 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDOUGLAS COUNTY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/04/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO00320
Federal IDCO00320
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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