Skeel
Colorado — Denver County — SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Denver |
| River | SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS |
| Coordinates | 39.65667, -104.94389 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 18, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1900 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER PARKS AND RECREATION (SM |
| Other Name | Wellshire |
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.