Marston Lake - West Dike
Marston Lake - West Dike is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 1899. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Marston Lake - West Dike
The primary purpose of Marston Lake - West Dike 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 Denver Board Of Water Commissioners (public utility). It impounds the South Platte River-os near Denver.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 6,875 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 652 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 21,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1899, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/22/1996. That was over 29 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Denver |
| River/Stream | South Platte River-os |
| Coordinates | 39.62501, -105.07834 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,875 ft |
| Year Completed | 1899 (127 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19,795 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 652 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 220 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DENVER BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02801 |
| Federal ID | CO02801 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |