Foothills Holding Pond
Foothills Holding Pond is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Colorado, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Foothills Holding Pond
The primary purpose of Foothills Holding Pond 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 Denver Board Of Water Commissioners (public utility). It impounds the Willow Creek-os near Littleton.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/26/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Littleton |
| River/Stream | Willow Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.45973, -105.06084 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 470 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DENVER BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/26/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02395 |
| Federal ID | CO02395 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |