Hahns Peak
Hahns Peak is an earth dam located in Routt County, Colorado, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hahns Peak
The primary purpose of Hahns Peak 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 Willow Creek near Steamboat Springs.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 267 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 698 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/13/2019.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Routt |
| Nearest City | Steamboat Springs |
| River/Stream | Willow Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.83465, -106.98664 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 267 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 698 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 698 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 528 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,568 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01021 |
| Federal ID | CO01021 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |