Mesa Park

Boulder County, Colorado (near BOULDER)

River/Stream: FOURMILE CANYON CREEK-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
1,245 ft
Reservoir Storage
260 acre-ft
Year Completed
1907
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
3,480 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-08-23

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00243
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.04951, -105.28669
Age
119 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.