Schafer Reservoir
Schafer Reservoir is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Colorado, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Schafer Reservoir
The primary purpose of Schafer Reservoir 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 Robert Gary Schafer (private). It impounds the Big Sandy-tr near Aroya.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/04/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Aroya |
| River/Stream | Big Sandy-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.90833, -103.24473 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | ROBERT GARY SCHAFER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02761 |
| Federal ID | CO02761 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |