Ken Caryl Detention #2 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 1,070 ft long. 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 Ken Caryl Detention #2
The primary purpose of Ken Caryl Detention #2 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Ken Caryl Ranch Master Association (pacetti, Chris (private). It impounds the Massey Draw-os near Littleton.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,070 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 05/01/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Littleton |
| River/Stream | Massey Draw-os |
| Coordinates | 39.57806, -105.15612 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,070 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Ken Caryl Ranch Master Association (pacetti, Chris |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02409 |
| Federal ID | CO02409 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |