Ball Lake

HAMMOND CREEK-OS· Rio Blanco, Colorado· Built 1980· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Ball Lake is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 65.6% in CO)
Dam Length2,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage95 acre-ft
Normal Storage71 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge716 cfs
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
Year Modified2007
NID IDCO02893

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 10, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

MARVINE RANCH LLC (EDINGER, CODY)

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ball Lake?

Ball Lake is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Ball Lake?

Ball Lake is owned by MARVINE RANCH LLC (EDINGER, CODY) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ball Lake built?

Ball Lake was completed in 1980, making it 46 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Ball Lake?

Ball Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ball Lake?

Ball Lake has a dam height of 30 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Ball Lake last inspected?

Ball Lake was last inspected on June 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.