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Mile High Flood District (MHFD)

Planning/DesignUnder Construction

Project Manager

Brad Robenstein, P.E.
[email protected] 303-660-7490

Partners

  • Mile High Flood District (MHFD)

Project Update

Updated December 22, 2025

The current work plan for 2026 includes the following Douglas County projects:

  • Cherry Creek Upstream of Scott Road – construction is substantially complete. Vegetation management, including weed control, will continue for 3-5 years (project managed by Mile High Flood District (MHFD)).
  • Newlin Gulch at Recreation Drive – final design of this project continues in 2026. Need to work with Xcel regarding a gas line lowering to finalize design and construction schedule.
  • Happy Canyon Creek north of Lincoln Avenue – Muller Engineering is working on a conceptual design, which will be presented to the subdivision residents. Concept design to be completed in March 2026.
  • Sulphur and Tallman Gulches MDP – ICON Engineering has been gathering data and performing initial analyses. Progress meeting to discuss status scheduled for January 2026.
  • Rampart Gulch and Unnamed Tributaries MDP – Douglas County staff met with MHFD staff to discuss the overall project and expectations. MHFD close to finalizing a design contract with RESPEC.

Description

The Mile High Flood District (MHFD) has partnered with 41 local governments, which includes Douglas County, to master plan drainage improvements through the Denver Metro area; design, construct and maintain stream corridors including removal of trash and debris; provide flood warning services, and develop resources related to improving water quality in our streams. The program leverages local government dollars to fund stream projects that reduce flood risk and provide community amenities.

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