Platte Canyon Intake
Low HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | LITTLETON |
| River/Stream | SOUTH PLATTE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.47022, -105.13483 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 126 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,500 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,072 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DENVER BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |