Lost Lake #1
Lost Lake #1 is an earth dam located in Hinsdale County, Colorado, built in 1907. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lost Lake #1
The primary purpose of Lost Lake #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Pete Leavell (damon Gibbons) (private). It impounds the Lost Lake Creek near South Fork.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 182 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,181 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1907, 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 08/23/2016.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Hinsdale |
| Nearest City | South Fork |
| River/Stream | Lost Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.75005, -107.31191 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 182 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,181 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,181 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 917 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 773 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PETE LEAVELL (DAMON GIBBONS) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00802 |
| Federal ID | CO00802 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |