Cherokee Nw
Key Takeaway
Cherokee Nw is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 32.7% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,365 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02972 |
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
XCEL ENERGY
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Cherokee Nw?
Cherokee Nw 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 Cherokee Nw?
Cherokee Nw is owned by XCEL ENERGY (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cherokee Nw built?
Cherokee Nw was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Cherokee Nw?
Cherokee Nw serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cherokee Nw?
Cherokee Nw has a dam height of 19 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.