Ward #1
Ward #1 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 1888. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ward #1
The primary purpose of Ward #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John C. Mitchell, Iii (jim Larson) (private). It impounds the Sanderson Gulch near Lakewood.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 53 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 730 acre-feet. Completed in 1888, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/06/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Lakewood |
| River/Stream | Sanderson Gulch |
| Coordinates | 39.67612, -105.06668 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1888 (138 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 730 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 730 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Max Discharge | 27 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN C. MITCHELL, III (JIM LARSON) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00338 |
| Federal ID | CO00338 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |