Family Enrichment Camp Lake Dam
Family Enrichment Camp Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Elbert County, Colorado, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Family Enrichment Camp Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Family Enrichment Camp Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Denver Area Council Bsa (whitner, Dave) (private). It impounds the Kiowa Creek-tr near Elbert.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 12/13/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Elbert |
| Nearest City | Elbert |
| River/Stream | Kiowa Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.18307, -104.54501 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,776 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DENVER AREA COUNCIL BSA (WHITNER, DAVE) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00069 |
| Federal ID | CO00069 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |