Lake Forest
Lake Forest is an earth dam located in Archuleta County, Colorado, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Forest
The primary purpose of Lake Forest is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association (larry Ly (private). It impounds the Martinez Creek near Blanco, Nm.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 490 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/31/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Archuleta |
| Nearest City | Blanco, Nm |
| River/Stream | Martinez Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.25750, -107.10307 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 465 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Max Discharge | 525 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | PAGOSA LAKES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (LARRY LY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01860 |
| Federal ID | CO01860 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |