Fairmount Reservoir
Fairmount Reservoir is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 1993. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fairmount Reservoir
The primary purpose of Fairmount Reservoir 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 Consolidated Mutual Water Co. (roberts, Jarod) (public utility). It impounds the Clear Creek-os near Wheat Ridge.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 5,538 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,156 acre-feet. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 10/04/2022.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Colorado dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Wheat Ridge |
| River/Stream | Clear Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.77862, -105.17445 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,538 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 981 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Max Discharge | 57 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CONSOLIDATED MUTUAL WATER CO. (ROBERTS, JAROD) |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02751 |
| Federal ID | CO02751 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |