Cabin Creek Lower

Clear Creek County, Colorado (near Georgetown)

River/Stream: South Clear Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
95 ft
Dam Length
1,195 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,990 acre-ft
Year Completed
1967
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
12,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-06-07

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
CO01240
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.66217, -105.70620
Age
59 years

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.

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