Heart Lake

Colorado — Rio Blanco County — WATSON CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyRio Blanco
RiverWATSON CREEK
Coordinates40.10808, -107.04171

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length126 ft
NID Storage443 acre-ft
Max Storage443 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 6, 2015
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1892
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFISH & CROSS RANCH (SNYDER, TYLER)

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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