Strontia Springs

Douglas County, Colorado (near Kassler)

River/Stream: South Platte River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
299 ft
Dam Length
650 ft
Reservoir Storage
10,600 acre-ft
Year Completed
1982
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
55,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-09-29

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
CO02219
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.43270, -105.12620
Age
44 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.