W. Cherry Creek Det. #9
Colorado — Douglas County — ELK CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Douglas |
| River | ELK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.15223, -104.75279 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 433 ft |
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | April 10, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1960 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | DOUGLAS COUNTY |
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.