Augmentation Pond #6
Augmentation Pond #6 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Augmentation Pond #6
The primary purpose of Augmentation Pond #6 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 Forest Hills Metropolitan District (raatz, Will) (private). It impounds the Mount Vernon Creek-tr near Morrison.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 262 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 03/25/2019.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Morrison |
| River/Stream | Mount Vernon Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.70112, -105.25445 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 262 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | FOREST HILLS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (RAATZ, WILL) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02427 |
| Federal ID | CO02427 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |