Churches
Churches is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 1868. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Churches
The primary purpose of Churches is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Denver Board Of Water Commissioners (public utility). It impounds the Ralston Creek-os near Arvada.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 930 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1868, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/11/1980. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Arvada |
| River/Stream | Ralston Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.81668, -105.21890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Year Completed | 1868 (158 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 112 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DENVER BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/11/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01242 |
| Federal ID | CO01242 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |