Boss Lake

Colorado — Chaffee County — MIDDLE FORK, SOUTH ARK.-TR

Location

StateColorado
CountyChaffee
RiverMIDDLE FORK, SOUTH ARK.-TR
Coordinates38.55667, -106.32057

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage566 acre-ft
Max Storage566 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 13, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1894
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerUPPER ARKANSAS WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (TERRY S
Other NameDonnell #1 & #2

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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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