Marston Lake - North Dam

Colorado — Denver County — SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyDenver
RiverSOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS
Coordinates39.63529, -105.06280

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length2,350 ft
NID Storage22,500 acre-ft
Max Storage22,500 acre-ft
Surface Area652 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 6, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1899
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerDENVER BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS

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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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