Platte Canyon Intake

Jefferson County, Colorado (near LITTLETON)

River/Stream: SOUTH PLATTE RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
31 ft
Dam Length
126 ft
Reservoir Storage
220 acre-ft
Year Completed
1964
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
2,072 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-03-21

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

Condition Assessment: Unsatisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO02385
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.47022, -105.13483
Age
62 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.