Hermit #1
Hermit #1 is an earth dam located in Hinsdale County, Colorado, built in 1889. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hermit #1
The primary purpose of Hermit #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hermit Lakes Recreation Club (larsen, Bill) (private). It impounds the South Clear Creek near South Fork.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 970 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 91 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 749 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1889, 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 07/02/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Hinsdale |
| Nearest City | South Fork |
| River/Stream | South Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.80661, -107.21998 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 970 ft |
| Year Completed | 1889 (137 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 749 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 749 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 423 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 91 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,157 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HERMIT LAKES RECREATION CLUB (LARSEN, BILL) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/02/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00979 |
| Federal ID | CO00979 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |