Meridian Village Ww Reuse

NEWLIN GULCH-OS· Douglas, Colorado· Built 2013· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Other Private

Key Takeaway

Meridian Village Ww Reuse is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 8.7% in CO)
Dam Length2,040 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage226 acre-ft
Normal Storage190 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2013 (13 years old)
NID IDCO02994

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: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

MERIDIAN METRO DISTRICT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Meridian Village Ww Reuse?

Meridian Village Ww Reuse 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 Meridian Village Ww Reuse?

Meridian Village Ww Reuse is owned by MERIDIAN METRO DISTRICT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Meridian Village Ww Reuse built?

Meridian Village Ww Reuse was completed in 2013, making it 13 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 Meridian Village Ww Reuse?

Meridian Village Ww Reuse serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Meridian Village Ww Reuse?

Meridian Village Ww Reuse has a dam height of 11 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.

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.