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Colorado — Jefferson County — RALSTON CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyJefferson
RiverRALSTON CREEK
Coordinates39.82299, -105.20432

Physical Characteristics

NID Height125 ft
Dam Height68 ft
Dam Length4,180 ft
NID Storage7,839 acre-ft
Max Storage7,839 acre-ft
Surface Area198 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 16, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1979
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF ARVADA (ESSERT, WENDY)
Other NameArvada Reservoir

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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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