Dog Fish Lake
Key Takeaway
Dog Fish Lake is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1899 and is 127 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 43.8% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1899 (127 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00567 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
LEROUX CREEK WATER USERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dog Fish Lake?
Dog Fish 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 Dog Fish Lake?
Dog Fish Lake is owned by LEROUX CREEK WATER USERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dog Fish Lake built?
Dog Fish Lake was completed in 1899, making it 127 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 Dog Fish Lake?
Dog Fish Lake serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dog Fish Lake?
Dog Fish Lake has a dam height of 22 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 Dog Fish Lake last inspected?
Dog Fish Lake was last inspected on August 17, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.