West Arapahoe
West Arapahoe is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Colorado, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About West Arapahoe
The primary purpose of West Arapahoe is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Meyring Livestock Co. (meyring, Danny) (private). It impounds the Arapahoe Creek near Walden.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 730 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, 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 10/05/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Walden |
| River/Stream | Arapahoe Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.43333, -106.43224 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 730 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 730 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 497 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MEYRING LIVESTOCK CO. (MEYRING, DANNY) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02105 |
| Federal ID | CO02105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |