Cherry Creek Dam

Colorado — Arapahoe County — CHERRY CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyArapahoe
RiverCHERRY CREEK
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 StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 24, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Omaha District
Other NameCherry Creek 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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