Havana Street Dam
Key Takeaway
Havana Street Dam is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 17% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 397 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,655 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2012 |
| NID ID | CO02350 |
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
U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE, ROCKY MTN ARSENAL
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Havana Street Dam?
Havana Street 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 Havana Street Dam?
Havana Street Dam is owned by U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE, ROCKY MTN ARSENAL (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Havana Street Dam built?
Havana Street Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Havana Street Dam?
Havana Street Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Havana Street Dam?
Havana Street Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Havana Street Dam last inspected?
Havana Street Dam was last inspected on June 20, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.