Homestake Project

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyEagle
Nearest CityMINTURN
River/StreamMIDDLE FORK HOMESTAKE
Coordinates39.36834, -106.46390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height265 ft
Dam Height231 ft
Dam Length1,996 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage45,500 acre-ft
Max Storage45,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage42,900 acre-ft
Surface Area333 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge4,780 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerHOMESTAKE PROJECT (TOM HANKINS)
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/17/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00673
Federal IDCO00673
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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