Denny Lake
Denny Lake is an earth dam located in Montezuma County, Colorado, built in 1909. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Denny Lake
The primary purpose of Denny Lake 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 City Of Cortez (torres, Ken) (local government). It impounds the Mcelmo Creek-tr near Cortez.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. Completed in 1909, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/27/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montezuma |
| Nearest City | Cortez |
| River/Stream | Mcelmo Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.34834, -108.55223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Max Discharge | 89 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF CORTEZ (TORRES, KEN) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02162 |
| Federal ID | CO02162 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |