Inverness
Inverness is an earth dam located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Inverness
The primary purpose of Inverness is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Inverness Water & Sanitation District (tovar, Luis (private). It impounds the Cottonwood Creek near Denver.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 239 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 04/12/2019.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Arapahoe |
| Nearest City | Denver |
| River/Stream | Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.56973, -104.85723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 239 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 239 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 24,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | INVERNESS WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT (TOVAR, LUIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01302 |
| Federal ID | CO01302 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |