Willow Creek

Colorado — Routt County — WILLOW CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyRoutt
RiverWILLOW CREEK
Coordinates40.79168, -106.94724

Physical Characteristics

NID Height100 ft
Dam Height100 ft
Dam Length700 ft
NID Storage37,367 acre-ft
Max Storage37,367 acre-ft
Surface Area1,056 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 18, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerCOLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (TAYLOR, MARGARET)
Other NameSteamboat Lake

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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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