Bergen East
Bergen East is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 1874. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bergen East
The primary purpose of Bergen East is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bergen Ditch & Reservoir Company (easton, Robert) (private). It impounds the Weaver Gulch near Morrison.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,150 acre-feet. Completed in 1874, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2022.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Colorado dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Morrison |
| River/Stream | Weaver Gulch |
| Coordinates | 39.62106, -105.15321 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1874 (152 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 706 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BERGEN DITCH & RESERVOIR COMPANY (EASTON, ROBERT) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01821 |
| Federal ID | CO01821 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |