Rocky Flats Plant, Nuclear weapons manufacturing facility in Jefferson County, Colorado, US
The Rocky Flats Plant operated as a primary production site for nuclear warhead components, spanning 6,500 acres near Denver with specialized manufacturing facilities.
From 1952 to 1992, the facility produced plutonium triggers for nuclear weapons during the Cold War until FBI investigations revealed environmental violations.
The plant represents a period of nuclear armament production that influenced local community perspectives on industrial safety and environmental responsibility.
The site functions as Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge, featuring walking trails and educational programs about environmental restoration and wildlife conservation.
Federal investigations in 1989 uncovered violations that resulted in an 18.5 million dollar fine, leading to complete closure and transformation into protected land.
Location: Colorado
Inception: 1952
Website: https://lm.doe.gov/land/sites/co/rocky_flats/rocky.htm
GPS coordinates: 39.88990,-105.20400
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:21
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