Niver Creek Detention

Adams County, Colorado (near THORNTON)

River/Stream: SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
42 ft
Dam Length
2,200 ft
Reservoir Storage
948 acre-ft
Year Completed
1978
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
17,450 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-12-02

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
CO00470
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.85698, -104.98924
Age
48 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.