Mitchell Creek
Mitchell Creek is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Colorado, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mitchell Creek
The primary purpose of Mitchell Creek 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 Tony Foust (private). It impounds the Mitchell Gulch-os near Parker.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 09/09/1994. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Parker |
| River/Stream | Mitchell Gulch-os |
| Coordinates | 39.37500, -104.79418 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,086 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TONY FOUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02387 |
| Federal ID | CO02387 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |