Niver Creek Detention
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | THORNTON |
| River/Stream | SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-TR |
| Coordinates | 39.85698, -104.98924 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 948 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 948 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 464 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,450 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF THORNTON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |