Barnum Park Lake
Key Takeaway
Barnum Park Lake is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 43.8% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,810 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00262 |
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
DENVER WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION (TOM BLACKMA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Barnum Park Lake?
Barnum Park Lake 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 Barnum Park Lake?
Barnum Park Lake is owned by DENVER WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION (TOM BLACKMA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barnum Park Lake built?
Barnum Park Lake was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Barnum Park Lake?
Barnum Park Lake serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Barnum Park Lake?
Barnum Park Lake has a dam height of 22 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 Barnum Park Lake last inspected?
Barnum Park Lake was last inspected on September 25, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.