Chatfield Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | DENVER |
| River/Stream | SOUTH PLATTE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.55789, -105.05941 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 148 ft |
| Dam Length | 13,136 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 355,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 355,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,018 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 188,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Omaha District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |