Elk Lake

Colorado — Moffat County — BOX SPRING-OS

Location

StateColorado
CountyMoffat
RiverBOX SPRING-OS
Coordinates40.87834, -107.45891

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage442 acre-ft
Max Storage442 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 1, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1904
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSHINER, KIRK
Other NameOvo Or Willow Creek Reservoir

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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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