W. Cherry Creek Det. #5
W. Cherry Creek Det. #5 is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Colorado, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About W. Cherry Creek Det. #5
The primary purpose of W. Cherry Creek Det. #5 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 26 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 101 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 04/11/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | Franktown |
| River/Stream | West Cherry Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.11278, -104.75612 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,146 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | EL PASO COUNTY (STEVE JACOBSEN) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00317 |
| Federal ID | CO00317 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |