Augmentation Pond #6
Key Takeaway
Augmentation Pond #6 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 77.6% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 262 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02427 |
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
FOREST HILLS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (RAATZ, WILL)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Augmentation Pond #6?
Augmentation Pond #6 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 Augmentation Pond #6?
Augmentation Pond #6 is owned by FOREST HILLS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (RAATZ, WILL) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Augmentation Pond #6 built?
Augmentation Pond #6 was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Augmentation Pond #6?
Augmentation Pond #6 serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Augmentation Pond #6?
Augmentation Pond #6 has a dam height of 36 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 Augmentation Pond #6 last inspected?
Augmentation Pond #6 was last inspected on March 25, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.