6th Avenue W. Pond #3
Key Takeaway
6th Avenue W. Pond #3 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 64% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 315 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1977 |
| NID ID | CO02393 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
FOOTHILLS PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT (INSLEY, COLI
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of 6th Avenue W. Pond #3?
6th Avenue W. Pond #3 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates 6th Avenue W. Pond #3?
6th Avenue W. Pond #3 is owned by FOOTHILLS PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT (INSLEY, COLI (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was 6th Avenue W. Pond #3 built?
6th Avenue W. Pond #3 was completed in 1974, making it 52 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of 6th Avenue W. Pond #3?
6th Avenue W. Pond #3 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is 6th Avenue W. Pond #3?
6th Avenue W. Pond #3 has a dam height of 29 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was 6th Avenue W. Pond #3 last inspected?
6th Avenue W. Pond #3 was last inspected on December 2, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.