Kem Lake
Kem Lake is an earth dam located in La Plata County, Colorado, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kem Lake
The primary purpose of Kem Lake 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 Katherine Pershern (private). It impounds the Elbert Creek near Durango.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 12/20/2017.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | La Plata |
| Nearest City | Durango |
| River/Stream | Elbert Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.50887, -107.79896 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | KATHERINE PERSHERN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02911 |
| Federal ID | CO02911 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |