D.O.E. Rocky Flats B-5
Colorado — Jefferson County — WALNUT CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| River | WALNUT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.89170, -105.18330 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 20, 2011 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1979 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | DOE LEGACY MANAGEMENT |
| Other Name | South Walnut Creek No. 5 |
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.