Pinery
Key Takeaway
Pinery is classified as significant hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is water supply. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 68 ft (taller than 92.4% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,165 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00303 |
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
DENVER SOUTHEAST SUBURBAN WATER & SAN. DIST. (RUSS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pinery?
Pinery 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 Pinery?
Pinery is owned by DENVER SOUTHEAST SUBURBAN WATER & SAN. DIST. (RUSS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pinery built?
Pinery was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Pinery?
Pinery serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pinery?
Pinery has a dam height of 68 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 Pinery last inspected?
Pinery was last inspected on May 11, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.