Joe Blake Water Treatment Plant Forebay
Key Takeaway
Joe Blake Water Treatment Plant Forebay is classified as significant hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 11% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2009 |
| NID ID | CO03051 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CENTENNIAL WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Joe Blake Water Treatment Plant Forebay?
Joe Blake Water Treatment Plant Forebay is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Joe Blake Water Treatment Plant Forebay?
Joe Blake Water Treatment Plant Forebay is owned by CENTENNIAL WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Joe Blake Water Treatment Plant Forebay built?
Joe Blake Water Treatment Plant Forebay was completed in 1986, making it 40 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Joe Blake Water Treatment Plant Forebay?
Joe Blake Water Treatment Plant Forebay has a dam height of 12 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 Joe Blake Water Treatment Plant Forebay last inspected?
Joe Blake Water Treatment Plant Forebay was last inspected on March 31, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.