Eagle Park Reservoir
Eagle Park Reservoir is an earth dam located in Eagle County, Colorado, built in 1968. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Eagle Park Reservoir
The primary purpose of Eagle Park Reservoir is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Eagle River Water & Sanitation District (wright, L (public utility). It impounds the East Fork Eagle River-tr near Redcliff.
The dam stands 192 feet tall and stretches 1,840 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 63 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,625 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2022.
At 192 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Colorado dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Eagle |
| Nearest City | Redcliff |
| River/Stream | East Fork Eagle River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.40333, -106.22612 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 192 ft |
| Dam Height | 135 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,840 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,625 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,625 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,302 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | EAGLE RIVER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT (WRIGHT, L |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00668 |
| Federal ID | CO00668 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |