Bowles #1
Colorado — Jefferson County — SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| River | SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS |
| Coordinates | 39.62065, -105.06628 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,000 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 160 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 23, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1973 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | JOSEPH BOWLES RESERVOIR CO. |
Location Map
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.