Kenney'S Run Detention #2
Key Takeaway
Kenney'S Run Detention #2 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 36.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2007 |
| NID ID | CO02918 |
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 GOLDEN (STAMBAUGH, WILL)
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Kenney'S Run Detention #2?
Kenney'S Run Detention #2 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 Kenney'S Run Detention #2?
Kenney'S Run Detention #2 is owned by CITY OF GOLDEN (STAMBAUGH, WILL) (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kenney'S Run Detention #2 built?
Kenney'S Run Detention #2 was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Kenney'S Run Detention #2?
Kenney'S Run Detention #2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kenney'S Run Detention #2?
Kenney'S Run Detention #2 has a dam height of 20 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.