Lake of The Pines
Key Takeaway
Lake of The Pines is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.7% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 36 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01959 |
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
LEIGHTON ROBERTS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake of The Pines?
Lake of The Pines 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 Lake of The Pines?
Lake of The Pines is owned by LEIGHTON ROBERTS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake of The Pines built?
Lake of The Pines was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Lake of The Pines?
Lake of The Pines serves the following purposes: Water Supply, 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 Lake of The Pines?
Lake of The Pines has a dam height of 11 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 Lake of The Pines last inspected?
Lake of The Pines was last inspected on September 19, 1986. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.