Muddy Pass Lake
Key Takeaway
Muddy Pass Lake is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 26.3% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 219 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | CO01905 |
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
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Muddy Pass Lake?
Muddy Pass 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 Muddy Pass Lake?
Muddy Pass Lake is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Muddy Pass Lake built?
Muddy Pass Lake was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Muddy Pass Lake?
Muddy Pass Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Muddy Pass Lake?
Muddy Pass Lake has a dam height of 17 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 Muddy Pass Lake last inspected?
Muddy Pass Lake was last inspected on September 1, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.