Northglenn Terminal
Northglenn Terminal is an earth dam located in Adams County, Colorado, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Northglenn Terminal
The primary purpose of Northglenn Terminal 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 City Of Northglenn (kent Kisselman) (local government). It impounds the Big Dry Creek-os near Westminster.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 147 acre-feet. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/20/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Westminster |
| River/Stream | Big Dry Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.89789, -105.01300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 389 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF NORTHGLENN (KENT KISSELMAN) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02247 |
| Federal ID | CO02247 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |