Officials warned the increased water flow could lead to minor flooding at crossings and downstream from the dam, including portions of the Cherry Creek bike paths.

AURORA, Colo. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) urged public safety when high water is flushed through the Cherry Creek Dam. USACE said the higher flows through the dam will begin Wednesday.

Higher flush releases might cause minor flooding at low-level crossings or access points downstream of the dam, including ...