West Meadows #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

West Meadows #2 is a privately owned earth dam located in Littleton, Colorado, along Dutch Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1983, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres. The dam has a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 17 feet, with a spillway width of 29 feet for uncontrolled releases.

Despite being classified as having low hazard potential, West Meadows #2 has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the dam's condition has not been rated, it is regularly inspected, with the last inspection conducted in March 1999. The dam is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources (DWR) and has state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, West Meadows #2 presents an intriguing case study in dam management and risk assessment. The dam's location in a populated area like Littleton, its recreational purpose, and the ongoing regulatory oversight by the DWR make it a noteworthy structure to monitor for potential environmental impacts and safety considerations in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1983

Dam Height

13

River Or Stream

DUTCH CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

13

Nid Storage

60

Structural Height

17

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

17
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.