Sugar Loaf Dike

Colorado — Lake County — LAKE FORK OF ARKANSAS RIVER

Location

StateColorado
CountyLake
RiverLAKE FORK OF ARKANSAS RIVER
Coordinates39.26130, -106.35470

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length475 ft
NID Storage135,525 acre-ft
Max Storage135,525 acre-ft
Surface Area1,805 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 26, 2022
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameTurquoise 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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