Lakewood Reservoir is an earth dam located in Boulder County, Colorado, built in 1906. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 725 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 Lakewood Reservoir
The primary purpose of Lakewood Reservoir 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 City of Boulder (clark, Kevin) (local government). It impounds the North Boulder Creek-os near Boulder.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 725 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1906, 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 06/07/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Boulder |
| Nearest City | Boulder |
| River/Stream | North Boulder Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.99057, -105.49945 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 194 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Boulder (clark, Kevin) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02812 |
| Federal ID | CO02812 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |