Idaho Springs
Colorado — Clear Creek County — CHICAGO CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Clear Creek |
| River | CHICAGO CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.64485, -105.61495 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 701 ft |
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 13, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1906 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF IDAHO SPRINGS (BORDONI, JOHN) |
| Other Name | Chicago Creek |
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.