Belmear Lake
Belmear Lake is an earth dam located in Dolores County, Colorado, built in 1912. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Belmear Lake
The primary purpose of Belmear Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cliff Bankston, (private). It impounds the Disappointment Creek-tr near Slick Rock.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 647 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1912, the structure is over a century 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 09/13/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Dolores |
| Nearest City | Slick Rock |
| River/Stream | Disappointment Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.81365, -108.35265 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 647 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 647 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 467 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 660 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CLIFF BANKSTON, |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02059 |
| Federal ID | CO02059 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |