Woman Creek
Key Takeaway
Woman Creek is classified as high hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 88.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 4,470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 836 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 59,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02787 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF WESTMINSTER (NIMS, JOSH)
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Woman Creek?
Woman Creek is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Woman Creek?
Woman Creek is owned by CITY OF WESTMINSTER (NIMS, JOSH) (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Woman Creek built?
Woman Creek was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Woman Creek?
Woman Creek serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Woman Creek?
Woman Creek has a dam height of 50 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 Woman Creek last inspected?
Woman Creek was last inspected on October 29, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.