Kenney's Run Detention #2
Kenney's Run Detention #2 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kenney's Run Detention #2
The primary purpose of Kenney's Run Detention #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Golden (stambaugh, Will) (local government). It impounds the West Fork Kenney's Run near Golden.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Golden |
| River/Stream | West Fork Kenney's Run |
| Coordinates | 39.74071, -105.21191 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CITY OF GOLDEN (STAMBAUGH, WILL) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02918 |
| Federal ID | CO02918 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |