Pomona Lake No. 1

LITTLE DRY CREEK-OS· Jefferson, Colorado· Built 1902· Earth· 6 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Pomona Lake No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1902 and is 124 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 6 ft (taller than 0.2% in CO)
Dam Length1,150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage255 acre-ft
Normal Storage165 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge210 cfs
Year Completed1902 (124 years old)
NID IDCO01328

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
Last Inspection: June 24, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

THE POND HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. (TAMMY HALL)

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pomona Lake No. 1?

Pomona Lake No. 1 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 Pomona Lake No. 1?

Pomona Lake No. 1 is owned by THE POND HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. (TAMMY HALL) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pomona Lake No. 1 built?

Pomona Lake No. 1 was completed in 1902, making it 124 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 Pomona Lake No. 1?

Pomona Lake No. 1 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 Pomona Lake No. 1?

Pomona Lake No. 1 has a dam height of 6 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 Pomona Lake No. 1 last inspected?

Pomona Lake No. 1 was last inspected on June 24, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.