Chatfield Dam
Colorado — Douglas County — SOUTH PLATTE RIVER
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Douglas |
| River | SOUTH PLATTE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.55789, -105.05941 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 148 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 13,136 ft |
| NID Storage | 355,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 355,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,150 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 9, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1973 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Omaha District |
| Other Name | Chatfield 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.