Hermit #4 is an earth dam located in Hinsdale County, Colorado, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 290 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Hermit #4
The primary purpose of Hermit #4 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 12 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 356 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | 37.78807, -107.25334 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 356 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 356 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,420 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 | CO01750 |
| Federal ID | CO01750 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |