Marston Lake - North Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyDenver
Nearest CityDENVER
River/StreamSOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS
Coordinates39.63529, -105.06280

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length2,350 ft
Year Completed1899 (127 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage22,500 acre-ft
Max Storage22,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage19,795 acre-ft
Surface Area652 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge650 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerDENVER BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/06/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO02012
Federal IDCO02012
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Marston Lake - Northwest Dike 0.3 mi High Marston Lake - East Dam 0.7 mi High Marston Lake - South Dam 0.8 mi High Bowles #1 1.0 mi Significant Marston Lake - West Dike 1.1 mi Low Memorial Dam 1.2 mi Significant Patrick Lake 1.5 mi Low Henry's Lake 1.7 mi Low Upper Tule Lake 1.7 mi Significant Grant B 1.8 mi Low