West Meadows #1
West Meadows #1 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Colorado, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About West Meadows #1
The primary purpose of West Meadows #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Foothills Park & Recreation District (insley, Coli (private). It impounds the Dutch Creek near Littleton.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Littleton |
| River/Stream | Dutch Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.59164, -105.12597 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FOOTHILLS PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT (INSLEY, COLI |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02910 |
| Federal ID | CO02910 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |