Aspen Lodge
Aspen Lodge is an earth dam located in Larimer County, Colorado. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Aspen Lodge
The primary purpose of Aspen Lodge is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dao House, Llc (wu Dang Chen) (private). It impounds the Tahosa Creek near Rural Development, Big Owl Rd.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 15 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 11/16/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | Rural Development, Big Owl Rd |
| River/Stream | Tahosa Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.29041, -105.54418 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DAO HOUSE, LLC (WU DANG CHEN) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/16/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02962 |
| Federal ID | CO02962 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |