Blunn

Jefferson County, Colorado (near ARVADA)

River/Stream: RALSTON CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
125 ft
Dam Length
4,180 ft
Reservoir Storage
7,839 acre-ft
Year Completed
1979
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
64,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-03-16

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
CO00980
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.82299, -105.20432
Age
47 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.