Cherry Creek Dam

Colorado — Arapahoe County

Location

StateColorado
CountyArapahoe
Coordinates39.64948, -104.85828

Physical Characteristics

NID Height189 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length14,300 ft
NID Storage134,470 acre-ft
Max Storage134,470 acre-ft
Surface Area852 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Omaha District

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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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