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Colorado — Broomfield County — WALNUT CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyBroomfield
RiverWALNUT CREEK
Coordinates39.89606, -105.14838

Physical Characteristics

NID Height83 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length1,885 ft
NID Storage4,459 acre-ft
Max Storage4,459 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 3, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1903
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF BROOMFIELD (MIDDLETON, BRENNAN)

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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