Wellington
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | BUFFALO CREEK |
| River/Stream | S. FORK BUFFALO CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.31334, -105.36389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 84 ft |
| Dam Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,075 ft |
| Year Completed | 1895 (131 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,030 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,030 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,399 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 170 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 726 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WELLINGTON RESERVOIR CO. (EDGAR, SCOTT) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |