Sheep Lake
Sheep Lake is an earth dam located in Delta County, Colorado, built in 1889. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sheep Lake
The primary purpose of Sheep Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Surface Creek Ditch & Reservoir Co. (waibel, Keith (private). It impounds the Ward Creek-tr near Cedaredge.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 795 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 206 acre-feet. 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 08/30/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| Nearest City | Cedaredge |
| River/Stream | Ward Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.02833, -107.98723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 795 ft |
| Year Completed | 1889 (137 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Max Discharge | 295 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SURFACE CREEK DITCH & RESERVOIR CO. (WAIBEL, KEITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01884 |
| Federal ID | CO01884 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |