Bergen West Dike is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 1888. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 1,600 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Bergen West Dike
The primary purpose of Bergen West Dike is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bergen Ditch & Reservoir Company (easton, Robert) (private). It impounds the Weaver Gulch near Lakewood.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 505 acre-feet. Completed in 1888, 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 05/13/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Lakewood |
| River/Stream | Weaver Gulch |
| Coordinates | 39.61945, -105.15584 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1888 (138 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 505 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 505 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 373 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,440 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Bergen Ditch & Reservoir Company (easton, Robert) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02803 |
| Federal ID | CO02803 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |