Erie Lake
Erie Lake is an earth dam located in Larimer County, Colorado, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Erie Lake
The primary purpose of Erie Lake 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 Barker, Paul (private). It impounds the N Lone Pine Cr near Fort Collins.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century 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.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | Fort Collins |
| River/Stream | N Lone Pine Cr |
| Coordinates | 40.81834, -105.62390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Max Discharge | 750 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BARKER, PAUL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02064 |
| Federal ID | CO02064 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |