Cheesman
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | DECKERS |
| River/Stream | SOUTH PLATTE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.20833, -105.27390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 221 ft |
| Dam Height | 221 ft |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87,227 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87,227 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79,064 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 874 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,750 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,571 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 | 05/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |