Chatfield Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyDouglas
Nearest CityDENVER
River/StreamSOUTH PLATTE RIVER
Coordinates39.55789, -105.05941

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height148 ft
Dam Length13,136 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage355,000 acre-ft
Max Storage355,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage20,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,150 acres
Drainage Area3,018 sq mi
Max Discharge188,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Omaha District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/09/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO01281
Federal IDCO01281
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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