Upper Black Creek Res

Colorado — Summit County — BLACK CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountySummit
RiverBLACK CREEK
Coordinates39.80529, -106.26390

Physical Characteristics

NID Height48 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length269 ft
NID Storage655 acre-ft
Max Storage655 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 26, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1957
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBLUE LAKE RESERVOIR COMPANY (KNOWLTON, NANCY)
Other NameBlue 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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