Poose Creek
Colorado — Rio Blanco County — POOSE CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Rio Blanco |
| River | POOSE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.13230, -107.25838 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| NID Storage | 544 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 544 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | July 23, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1969 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE |
| Other Name | Vaughn Lake |
Location Map
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.