Lowry Ridge Storage dam
Lowry Ridge Storage
Lowry Ridge Storage, located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, is a privately owned dam that was completed in 2018. Standing at a height of 13 feet, this earth dam with a rockfill core serves as a water storage facility with a capacity of 56 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is to provide water resource management in the region, with a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating.
Managed by the Colorado Department of Water Resources (DWR), Lowry Ridge Storage is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has a structural height of 10 feet. Although the dam is not currently rated for condition assessment, regular inspections are conducted every six years to ensure its safety and integrity. With its location in the heart of Aurora and its critical role in water supply management, Lowry Ridge Storage plays a vital role in supporting the surrounding communities and ecosystems in the face of changing climate patterns.
Overall, Lowry Ridge Storage represents a crucial piece of water infrastructure in Colorado, contributing to water storage and management in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the presence of well-maintained dams like Lowry Ridge Storage becomes increasingly important for ensuring water security and resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Lowry Ridge Storage -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek Below Cherry Creek Lake | 81 cfs | → |
| First Cr Bel Buckley Rd | 2 cfs | → |
| Big Dry Creek Blw C-470 At Highlands Ranch | 1 cfs | → |
| Harvard Gulch At Colorado Blvd. | 0 cfs | → |
| First Cr Ab 96th Ave | 1 cfs | → |
| Harvard Gulch At Harvard Park | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lowry Ridge Storage.
Boat launches
- Cherry Creek Park Road Centennial
- Adams County
- Brighton
- West Quincy Avenue Denver
- Chatfield Lake North Boat Ramp
- West 69th Avenue 4700, Westminster
Campgrounds
- Cherry Creek State Park
- Arapahoe Group Site
- Cherokee Group Site
- Chief Ouray Group Site
- Casey Jones Park
- Chatfield State Park
Fishing spots
- Aurora Reservoir
- Quincy Reservoir
- Salisbury Park
- Cherry Creek Reservoir
- Pinery Reservoir
- Bingham Lake-Pinery Reservoir
Track Lowry Ridge Storage in the Snoflo app
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About Lowry Ridge Storage
Where does the data for Lowry Ridge Storage 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 Lowry Ridge Storage.