Woods Lake
Woods Lake is an earth dam located in Eagle County, Colorado, built in 1906. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Woods Lake
The primary purpose of Woods Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Woods Lake Ranch (o'rourke, Heather) (private). It impounds the Lime Creek near Basalt.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 370 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1906, 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 10/18/2022.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Eagle |
| Nearest City | Basalt |
| River/Stream | Lime Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.42640, -106.62557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 660 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WOODS LAKE RANCH (O'ROURKE, HEATHER) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01927 |
| Federal ID | CO01927 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |