Jewell Wetland Detention
Key Takeaway
Jewell Wetland Detention is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 17% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 995 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02832 |
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
CITY OF AURORA, STORMWATER DIVISION (EARNEST, MIKE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Jewell Wetland Detention?
Jewell Wetland Detention 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 Jewell Wetland Detention?
Jewell Wetland Detention is owned by CITY OF AURORA, STORMWATER DIVISION (EARNEST, MIKE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jewell Wetland Detention built?
Jewell Wetland Detention was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Jewell Wetland Detention?
Jewell Wetland Detention serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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 Jewell Wetland Detention?
Jewell Wetland Detention 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 Jewell Wetland Detention last inspected?
Jewell Wetland Detention was last inspected on January 4, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.