Cheesman

Colorado — Jefferson County

Location

StateColorado
CountyJefferson
Coordinates39.20833, -105.27390

Physical Characteristics

NID Height221 ft
Dam Height221 ft
Dam Length710 ft
NID Storage87,227 acre-ft
Max Storage87,227 acre-ft
Surface Area874 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1905
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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