Home Lake

RIO GRANDE-OS· Rio Grande, Colorado· Built 1896· Earth· 14 ft tall

Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Home Lake is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1896 and is 130 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height	14 ft (taller than 17% in CO)
Dam Length	1,770 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	500 acre-ft
Normal Storage	400 acre-ft

Surface Area	60 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Max Discharge	0 cfs
Year Completed	1896 (130 years old)
NID ID	CO02755

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: November 2, 2015

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE

State Government

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Home Lake?

Home 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 Home Lake?

Home Lake is owned by COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Home Lake built?

Home Lake was completed in 1896, making it 130 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 Home Lake?

Home 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 Home Lake?

Home Lake has a dam height of 14 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 Home Lake last inspected?

Home Lake was last inspected on November 2, 2015. 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.