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Dam safety engineer: Gilloon Pond Dam shows no immediate threat, but district warned of downstream responsibility
Summary
A May 28 inspection presented to the Perry Park Metropolitan District found no immediate threat to life or property at Gilloon Pond Dam, but the district was told it remains responsible for potential downstream impacts and that the dam was constructed without State approval.
On May 28, 2026, at a special Perry Park Metropolitan District meeting held at Gilloon Pond Dam, Brian McCormick, a dam safety engineer with the Colorado Division of Water Resources, presented the results of a recent inspection and said he "confirmed no immediate threat to life or property."
The report to the board noted that the dam was constructed without State approval and that the district is responsible for potential downstream impacts. McCormick also clarified regulatory distinctions relevant to proposed maintenance: he explained that dredging would require State approval while removal of cattails may be treated differently under state rules.
District leadership discussed the historical record of the pond and management responsibilities. Director Carsten Baumann summarized the pond's history and told attendees the District does not hold water rights for the pond. The board did not take formal action to authorize immediate repairs at the meeting; rather, the presentation served to inform the board and the public of the inspection findings and regulatory constraints.
Board members and management signaled next steps including requests for legal and fiscal analysis and further consideration of vegetation-management options tied to regulatory approvals and funding sources. The board directed District Management to add a resident feedback link to the district website to collect community input on pond management.
