Leyden

Jefferson County, Colorado (near ARVADA)

River/Stream: LEYDEN CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
47 ft
Dam Length
1,545 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,300 acre-ft
Year Completed
1902
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Not Listed
Max Discharge
35,170 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-02-18

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
CO01216
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.83834, -105.17057
Age
124 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.