Cathedral Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Cathedral Park Dam is classified as low hazard in Colorado. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4.4% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 850 cfs |
| NID ID | CO02971 |
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
TIMOTHY J COLT (COLT, TIMOTHY)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cathedral Park Dam?
Cathedral Park Dam 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 Cathedral Park Dam?
Cathedral Park Dam is owned by TIMOTHY J COLT (COLT, TIMOTHY) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Cathedral Park Dam?
Cathedral Park Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cathedral Park Dam?
Cathedral Park Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Cathedral Park Dam last inspected?
Cathedral Park Dam was last inspected on December 31, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.