Ferril Lake

S.PLATTE RIVER-TR· Denver, Colorado· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Ferril Lake 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 Length2,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage255 acre-ft
Normal Storage130 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Year Modified2007
NID IDCO02916

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: Yes
Last Inspection: June 8, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

DENVER WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION (TOM BLACKMA

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ferril Lake?

Ferril 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 Ferril Lake?

Ferril 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.

What is the primary purpose of Ferril Lake?

Ferril Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ferril Lake?

Ferril Lake 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 Ferril Lake last inspected?

Ferril Lake was last inspected on June 8, 2016. 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.