Homestake Project
Colorado, Eagle County, MIDDLE FORK HOMESTAKE
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Eagle |
| River | MIDDLE FORK HOMESTAKE |
| Coordinates | 39.36834, -106.46390 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 265 ft |
| Dam Height | 231 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,996 ft |
| NID Storage | 45,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 333 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 17, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1967 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | HOMESTAKE PROJECT (TOM HANKINS) |
| Other Name | Homestake Dam, John P Elliott Dam |
Location Map
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.