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Colorado — Adams County — SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyAdams
RiverSOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS
Coordinates39.86311, -104.92450

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length6,800 ft
NID Storage2,974 acre-ft
Max Storage2,974 acre-ft
Surface Area106 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionDecember 16, 2020
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed2004
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF THORNTON

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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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