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Council stakeholders choose 'Willow's Dam' as preferred new name for county-owned dam
Summary
City staff proposed changing the local name of Englewood Dam to reflect local geography; council gave staff consensus to proceed with an application to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names using "Willow's Dam."
City staff presented study findings and a slate of candidate names on July 15 to replace the local name "Englewood Dam" for a Mile High Flood District facility that lies within Centennial city limits. Eric Eddy, assistant city manager, said staff could submit an application to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names if council selected a preferred name and provided a resolution of support.
Staff recommended "Willow's Dam," explaining the name ties to local geographic features and to Willow Creek and nearby open spaces. Councilmember Alston said, "I do like the staff recommendation and the rationale behind it. Willow's Dam." Other council members also expressed support; council asked staff to coordinate with the Mile High Flood District (the dam owner) and to bring a resolution for council adoption and a formal application to the Board on Geographic Names.
No ordinance or immediate regulatory change is required to begin the renaming process; staff said it will prepare the supporting resolution and submit the application, and will involve property-owner Mile High Flood District in the outreach and application package. Staff indicated the Board on Geographic Names requires evidence of local support and historic context and noted timing could vary depending on federal review and outreach to stakeholders.
