Homestake Project

Colorado, Eagle County, MIDDLE FORK HOMESTAKE

Location

StateColorado
CountyEagle
RiverMIDDLE FORK HOMESTAKE
Coordinates39.36834, -106.46390

Physical Characteristics

NID Height265 ft
Dam Height231 ft
Dam Length1,996 ft
NID Storage45,500 acre-ft
Max Storage45,500 acre-ft
Surface Area333 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 17, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerHOMESTAKE PROJECT (TOM HANKINS)
Other NameHomestake Dam, John P Elliott Dam

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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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