Cell 3 Gravel Pit Reservoir
Cell 3 Gravel Pit Reservoir is a dam located in Adams County, Colorado, built in 2013. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cell 3 Gravel Pit Reservoir
Cell 3 Gravel Pit Reservoir is a dam in Adams, Colorado. It impounds the South Platte near Brighton.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,207 acre-feet. Completed in 2013, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Brighton |
| River/Stream | South Platte |
| Coordinates | 39.96008, -104.85176 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,207 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,207 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 903 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO03040 |
| Federal ID | CO03040 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |