Cheesman

Jefferson County, Colorado (near DECKERS)

River/Stream: SOUTH PLATTE RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Masonry
Height
221 ft
Dam Length
710 ft
Reservoir Storage
87,227 acre-ft
Year Completed
1905
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
8,571 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-05-04

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00357
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.20833, -105.27390
Age
121 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.