Rolling is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 750 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rolling
The primary purpose of Rolling is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Coors Brewing Co. Land & Water Resources (santange (private). It impounds the Clear Creek-tr near Wheat Ridge.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/30/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Wheat Ridge |
| River/Stream | Clear Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.75919, -105.17975 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 625 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Coors Brewing Co. Land & Water Resources (santange |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/30/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02193 |
| Federal ID | CO02193 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |