Squaw Lake

Colorado — Hinsdale County — SQUAW CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyHinsdale
RiverSQUAW CREEK
Coordinates37.63834, -107.25607

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length530 ft
NID Storage162 acre-ft
Max Storage162 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 9, 2014
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1939
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSDA FS

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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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