Upper Derby
Colorado — Adams County
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| Coordinates | 39.81744, -104.83516 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| NID Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | July 1, 1983 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1942 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | Rocky Mountain Arsenal |
| Other Name | Upper Derby Lake |
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.