Lake Gloria
Lake Gloria is an earth dam located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Gloria
The primary purpose of Lake Gloria is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Ute Lodge, Llc (maser, Karl) (private). It impounds the Papoose Cr-tr near Buford.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 386 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 06/10/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Rio Blanco |
| Nearest City | Buford |
| River/Stream | Papoose Cr-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.02796, -107.50664 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 386 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 176 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | UTE LODGE, LLC (MASER, KARL) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02573 |
| Federal ID | CO02573 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |