W. Cherry Creek Det. #1
W. Cherry Creek Det. #1 is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Colorado, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About W. Cherry Creek Det. #1
The primary purpose of W. Cherry Creek Det. #1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by El Paso County (steve Jacobsen) (local government). It impounds the West Cherry Creek-tr near Franktown.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 757 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/11/2018.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | Franktown |
| River/Stream | West Cherry Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.12647, -104.80660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 757 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,360 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | EL PASO COUNTY (STEVE JACOBSEN) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00313 |
| Federal ID | CO00313 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |