Meadowview
Meadowview is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 2004. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Meadowview
The primary purpose of Meadowview 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 Mountain Mutual Water Company (private). It impounds the North Turkey Creek-os.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 972 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/27/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| River/Stream | North Turkey Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.58436, -105.30413 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 972 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 490 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MOUNTAIN MUTUAL WATER COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02854 |
| Federal ID | CO02854 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |