Bergen West
Bergen West is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 1888. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bergen West
The primary purpose of Bergen West is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bergen Ditch & Reservoir Company (easton, Robert) (private). It impounds the Weaver Gulch near Lakewood.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 505 acre-feet. Completed in 1888, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Lakewood |
| River/Stream | Weaver Gulch |
| Coordinates | 39.62266, -105.15229 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1888 (138 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 505 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 505 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,110 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BERGEN DITCH & RESERVOIR COMPANY (EASTON, ROBERT) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01790 |
| Federal ID | CO01790 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |