Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch Lake
Key Takeaway
Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch Lake is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 36.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 767 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00077 |
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
DENVER AREA COUNCIL BSA (WHITNER, DAVE)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch Lake?
Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch Lake 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 Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch Lake?
Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch Lake is owned by DENVER AREA COUNCIL BSA (WHITNER, DAVE) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch Lake built?
Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch Lake was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch Lake?
Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch Lake serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch Lake?
Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch Lake 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.
When was Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch Lake last inspected?
Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch Lake was last inspected on December 13, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.