Upper Hotel Lake
Key Takeaway
Upper Hotel Lake is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1886 and is 140 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.1% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 475 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1886 (140 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00641 |
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
SURFACE CREEK DITCH & RESERVOIR CO. (WAIBEL, KEITH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Hotel Lake?
Upper Hotel 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 Upper Hotel Lake?
Upper Hotel Lake is owned by SURFACE CREEK DITCH & RESERVOIR CO. (WAIBEL, KEITH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Hotel Lake built?
Upper Hotel Lake was completed in 1886, making it 140 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 Upper Hotel Lake?
Upper Hotel Lake serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Upper Hotel Lake?
Upper Hotel Lake has a dam height of 15 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 Upper Hotel Lake last inspected?
Upper Hotel Lake was last inspected on August 26, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.