Olympus Dam

Colorado — Larimer County — BIG THOMPSON RIVER

Location

StateColorado
CountyLarimer
RiverBIG THOMPSON RIVER
Coordinates40.37550, -105.48760

Physical Characteristics

NID Height70 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length1,951 ft
NID Storage3,068 acre-ft
Max Storage3,068 acre-ft
Surface Area185 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 12, 2023
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1949
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameLake Estes

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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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