Fairview # 1
Fairview # 1 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 1871. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fairview # 1
The primary purpose of Fairview # 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Trost & Company (robert Trost) (private). It impounds the South Platte R-tr near Littleton.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. Completed in 1871, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 06/14/1991. That was over 34 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Littleton |
| River/Stream | South Platte R-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.54139, -105.10640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1871 (155 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 89 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TROST & COMPANY (ROBERT TROST) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/1991 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01810 |
| Federal ID | CO01810 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |