Black Lake #2
Black Lake #2 is an earth dam located in Eagle County, Colorado, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Black Lake #2
The primary purpose of Black Lake #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Colorado Parks And Wildlife (state). It impounds the Black Gore Creek near Vail.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 245 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 148 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 07/07/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Eagle |
| Nearest City | Vail |
| River/Stream | Black Gore Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.55001, -106.22557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 648 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00666 |
| Federal ID | CO00666 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |