Westerly Creek
Colorado — Denver County — WESTERLY CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Denver |
| River | WESTERLY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.71668, -104.88390 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,100 ft |
| NID Storage | 9,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 256 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | December 7, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1991 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | URBAN DRAINAGE & FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (THOMAS, S |
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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.