High Park Lake
Key Takeaway
High Park Lake is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 70.4% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 582 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 422 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 864 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00933 |
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
HIGH CIMARRON, LLC (ARONSTEIN, JIM)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of High Park Lake?
High Park 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 High Park Lake?
High Park Lake is owned by HIGH CIMARRON, LLC (ARONSTEIN, JIM) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was High Park Lake built?
High Park Lake was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 High Park Lake?
High Park Lake serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is High Park Lake?
High Park Lake has a dam height of 32 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 High Park Lake last inspected?
High Park Lake was last inspected on July 24, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.