Upper Black Creek Res

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountySummit
Nearest CityKREMMLING
River/StreamBLACK CREEK
Coordinates39.80529, -106.26390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height48 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length269 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage655 acre-ft
Max Storage655 acre-ft
Normal Storage428 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area15 sq mi
Max Discharge1,750 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBLUE LAKE RESERVOIR COMPANY (KNOWLTON, NANCY)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/26/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00879
Federal IDCO00879
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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