Twin Lakes Dam

Colorado — Lake County — LAKE CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyLake
RiverLAKE CREEK
Coordinates39.07730, -106.30350

Physical Characteristics

NID Height100 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length3,140 ft
NID Storage147,500 acre-ft
Max Storage147,500 acre-ft
Surface Area2,805 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 13, 2022
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1978
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameTwin Lakes

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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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