Rolling dam
Rolling
Rolling is a private dam located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, along the Clear Creek-TR river. Built in 1966, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet, primarily serving the purpose of irrigation. With a hydraulic height of 32 feet and a structural height of 37 feet, Rolling is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway that is 27 feet wide, ensuring the safety of the surrounding area in case of high water levels.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Rolling is subject to state regulation and enforcement, with the Colorado Division of Water Resources overseeing its permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes. The dam is situated within Jefferson County, with a drainage area of 0 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 625 cubic feet per second. The last inspection of Rolling took place in September 2016, with a regular inspection frequency of every 6 years to monitor its structural integrity and overall safety.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the unique characteristics of Rolling, as it not only provides irrigation water but also supports recreational activities in the area. Its moderate risk assessment highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the continued safety and functionality of this essential water management structure in Colorado.
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 Rolling -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek At Golden | 104 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Morrison | 16 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Above Bear Creek Lake Near Morrison | 2 cfs | → |
| Little Dry Creek At Westminster | 1 cfs | → |
| South Platte River At Denver | 103 cfs | → |
| Cherry Creek At Denver | 41 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rolling.
Boat launches
- Ralston Creek Trail Arvada
- Fisherman's Trail Lakewood
- C-470 Trail Lakewood
- Standley Lake Trail Westminster
- West 69th Avenue 4700, Westminster
- West Quincy Avenue Denver
Campgrounds
- Clear Creek Rv Park
- Bear Creek Lake Park
- Gennessee Ropes Camp Spot
- Standley Lake
- Tipi Village
- Rifleman Phillips Group Campground
Fishing spots
- Prospect Park Lakes (Wheatridge)
- Ward Road Pond
- Union Square Ponds
- Meadow Park Lake
- Crown Hill Lake
- Birdland Lake (Jack B. Tomlinson Park)
Track Rolling in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Rolling
Where does the data for Rolling 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 Rolling.