Upper Lone Tree
Upper Lone Tree is an earth dam located in Fremont County, Colorado, built in 1895. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Upper Lone Tree
The primary purpose of Upper Lone Tree is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Canon Heights Irr & Reservoir Co. (bunny Treat) (private). It impounds the Fourmile Creek-os near Canon City.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. Completed in 1895, 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 08/08/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Fremont |
| Nearest City | Canon City |
| River/Stream | Fourmile Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 38.48991, -105.23185 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1895 (131 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 176 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CANON HEIGHTS IRR & RESERVOIR CO. (BUNNY TREAT) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02204 |
| Federal ID | CO02204 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |