Kenney's Run Detention #2 dam
Kenney's Run Detention #2
Kenney's Run Detention #2 is a dam located in Golden, Colorado, designed by TST, W. W. Wheeler and Associates for the purpose of irrigation and recreation. Completed in 2002, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet with a hydraulic height of 22 feet, serving the West Fork Kenney's Run. The dam has a storage capacity of 93 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4 acres, with a drainage area of 2 square miles.
Managed by the local government, this low hazard potential dam is regulated by the Colorado Division of Water Resources and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement. While the condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," the risk assessment indicates a high risk level (2). Despite its low hazard potential, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water for irrigation in the region and offers recreational opportunities for the community.
With its strategic location in Jefferson County, Colorado, Kenney's Run Detention #2 serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the area. While primarily designed for irrigation purposes, the dam also supports recreational activities, enhancing the overall quality of life for residents in the vicinity. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Kenney's Run Detention #2 becomes increasingly crucial in ensuring the sustainable use of water in the region.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Kenney's Run Detention #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek At Golden | 134 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Morrison | 24 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Above Bear Creek Lake Near Morrison | 12 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Above Evergreen | 17 cfs | → |
| North Clear Creek Above Mouth Nr Blackhawk | 9 cfs | → |
| Coal Creek Near Plainview | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kenney's Run Detention #2.
Boat launches
- Ralston Creek Trail Arvada
- Fisherman's Trail Lakewood
- C-470 Trail Lakewood
- Fairway Drive Evergreen
- Standley Lake Trail Westminster
- West 69th Avenue 4700, Westminster
Campgrounds
- Clear Creek Rv Park
- Gennessee Ropes Camp Spot
- Bear Creek Lake Park
- Standley Lake
- Tipi Village
- Rifleman Phillips Group Campground
Fishing spots
- Union Square Ponds
- Prospect Park Lakes (Wheatridge)
- Ward Road Pond
- Arvada Reservoir
- Main Reservoir
- Meadow Park Lake
Track Kenney's Run Detention #2 in the Snoflo app
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About Kenney's Run Detention #2
Where does the data for Kenney's Run Detention #2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Kenney's Run Detention #2.