Bear Creek Dam - South Embankment
Colorado — Jefferson County — BEAR CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| River | BEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.64246, -105.13595 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| NID Storage | 75,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 2, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1979 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Omaha District |
| Other Name | Bear Creek 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.