Gayno
Gayno is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Gayno
The primary purpose of Gayno 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 Soda Creek Property Owners Assoc. (castro, Dustin) (private). It impounds the Soda Creek near Golden.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 799 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 07/14/2020.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Golden |
| River/Stream | Soda Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.71001, -105.37141 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 799 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,474 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | SODA CREEK PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC. (CASTRO, DUSTIN) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01044 |
| Federal ID | CO01044 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |