Idaho Springs

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyClear Creek
Nearest CityIDAHO SPRINGS
River/StreamCHICAGO CREEK
Coordinates39.64485, -105.61495

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length701 ft
Year Completed1906 (120 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage320 acre-ft
Max Storage320 acre-ft
Normal Storage230 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge5,700 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF IDAHO SPRINGS (BORDONI, JOHN)
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/13/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO01782
Federal IDCO01782
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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