Wildwood is an earth dam located in Park County, Colorado, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 130 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 Wildwood
The primary purpose of Wildwood 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 Wildwood HOA (kenneth Neu) (private). It impounds the Chase Gulch near Lake George.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 07/23/1996. That was over 30 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Park |
| Nearest City | Lake George |
| River/Stream | Chase Gulch |
| Coordinates | 39.12362, -105.71252 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,174 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Wildwood HOA (kenneth Neu) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/23/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02520 |
| Federal ID | CO02520 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |