Chatfield Dam

Colorado — Douglas County — SOUTH PLATTE RIVER

Location

StateColorado
CountyDouglas
RiverSOUTH PLATTE RIVER
Coordinates39.55789, -105.05941

Physical Characteristics

NID Height148 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length13,136 ft
NID Storage355,000 acre-ft
Max Storage355,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,150 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 9, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Omaha District
Other NameChatfield Lake

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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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