Echo Lake
Key Takeaway
Echo Lake is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 47.2% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 280 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02914 |
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
DON HITCHBORN
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Echo Lake?
Echo 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 Echo Lake?
Echo Lake is owned by DON HITCHBORN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Echo Lake built?
Echo Lake was completed in 1910, making it 116 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Echo Lake?
Echo Lake has a dam height of 23 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 Echo Lake last inspected?
Echo Lake was last inspected on April 7, 1995. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.