Croke No. 7

TR.OF SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS· Adams, Colorado· Built 1888· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Irrigation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Croke No. 7 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1888 and is 138 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 23.3% in CO)
Dam Length690 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage170 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge90 cfs
Year Completed1888 (138 years old)
NID IDCO01244

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 21, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

CITY OF NORTHGLENN (KENT KISSELMAN)

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Croke No. 7?

Croke No. 7 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 Croke No. 7?

Croke No. 7 is owned by CITY OF NORTHGLENN (KENT KISSELMAN) (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Croke No. 7 built?

Croke No. 7 was completed in 1888, making it 138 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 Croke No. 7?

Croke No. 7 serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Croke No. 7?

Croke No. 7 has a dam height of 16 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 Croke No. 7 last inspected?

Croke No. 7 was last inspected on April 21, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.