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Cherry Creek Det. #2, located in Franktown, Colorado, is a crucial infrastructure owned by the local government for flood risk reduction along the West Cherry Creek-TR. Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet, with a structural height of 28 feet and a length of 486 feet. It serves the purpose of flood risk reduction, with a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1 square mile.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, W. Cherry Creek Det. #2 undergoes regular inspections every 3 years to ensure its structural integrity and continued functionality. The dam has no spillway and is equipped with a width of 120 feet, but no outlet gates or locks. The risk assessment for this dam is considered high (2), indicating the importance of ongoing risk management measures to mitigate any potential hazards. Overall, W. Cherry Creek Det. #2 plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from flooding events and underscores the importance of effective water resource management in the region.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
486 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
WEST CHERRY CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
1 |
Nid Storage |
64 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
28 |