Lake George
Lake George is an earth dam located in Park County, Colorado, built in 1909. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake George
The primary purpose of Lake George is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake George Co. (private). It impounds the So Platte River-os near Lake George.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 53 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 610 acre-feet. Completed in 1909, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/22/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Park |
| Nearest City | Lake George |
| River/Stream | So Platte River-os |
| Coordinates | 38.98168, -105.36723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 610 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 610 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAKE GEORGE CO. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00366 |
| Federal ID | CO00366 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |