Fairmount Reservoir

Jefferson County, Colorado (near WHEAT RIDGE)

River/Stream: CLEAR CREEK-OS

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
43 ft
Dam Length
5,538 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,156 acre-ft
Year Completed
1993
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
57 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-10-04

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
CO02751
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.77862, -105.17445
Age
33 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.