Bergen #5

Colorado — Jefferson County — S. PLATTE RIVER-TR

Location

StateColorado
CountyJefferson
RiverS. PLATTE RIVER-TR
Coordinates39.61722, -105.13390

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length780 ft
NID Storage121 acre-ft
Max Storage121 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 6, 1988
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1908
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBERGEN DITCH & RESERVOIR COMPANY (EASTON, ROBERT)
Other NameCarter Lake

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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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