Nakomis Lake
Nakomis Lake is an earth dam located in Larimer County, Colorado, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Nakomis Lake
The primary purpose of Nakomis 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 Frydendall, David (private). It impounds the Columbine Cr near Fort Collins.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 273 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1920, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/29/2017.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | Fort Collins |
| River/Stream | Columbine Cr |
| Coordinates | 40.81605, -105.58582 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 273 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 321 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | FRYDENDALL, DAVID |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02297 |
| Federal ID | CO02297 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |