Lake Hope

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountySan Miguel
Nearest CitySawpit
River/StreamLake Fork
Coordinates37.78651, -107.84925

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height130 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,300 acre-ft
Max Storage2,300 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,000 acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPublic Service Company of Colorado
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/13/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO00866
Federal IDCO00866
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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