Lockport
Lockport is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 1984. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lockport
The primary purpose of Lockport 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 Evergreen Parks & Recreation District (bob Schmitz (private). It impounds the Troublesome Creek near Kittredge.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/16/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Kittredge |
| River/Stream | Troublesome Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.68307, -105.36296 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | EVERGREEN PARKS & RECREATION DISTRICT (BOB SCHMITZ |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02426 |
| Federal ID | CO02426 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |