Lake Creek
Lake Creek is an earth dam located in Routt County, Colorado, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Creek
The primary purpose of Lake Creek is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Scott Somes, Eagle Rock Lakes (somes, Scott) (private). It impounds the Lake Creek near Yampa.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,017 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 321 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 09/12/2022.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Routt |
| Nearest City | Yampa |
| River/Stream | Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.15111, -106.87223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,017 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 321 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 321 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 426 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SCOTT SOMES, EAGLE ROCK LAKES (SOMES, SCOTT) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01023 |
| Federal ID | CO01023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |