Duke Lake is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 1,024 ft long, taller than 87% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Duke Lake
The primary purpose of Duke Lake 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 Coors Brewing Co. Land & Water Resources (santange (private). It impounds the Clear Creek-os near Wheatridge.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 1,024 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 375 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/30/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Wheatridge |
| River/Stream | Clear Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.77355, -105.17593 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,024 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 820 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Coors Brewing Co. Land & Water Resources (santange |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/30/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00192 |
| Federal ID | CO00192 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |