Cherry Creek Dam

Arapahoe County, Colorado (near DENVER)

River/Stream: CHERRY CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
189 ft
Dam Length
14,300 ft
Reservoir Storage
134,470 acre-ft
Year Completed
1953
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
28,600 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-03-24

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

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO01280
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.64948, -104.85828
Age
73 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.