Fort Lyon Control Basin

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyProwers
Nearest CityGRANADA
River/StreamARKANSAS RIVER-OS
Coordinates38.20333, -102.55890

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length2,188 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,249 acre-ft
Max Storage1,249 acre-ft
Normal Storage644 acre-ft
Surface Area121 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,853 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerFORT LYON CANAL CO.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/29/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00737
Federal IDCO00737
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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