Brainard Lake
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Boulder |
| Nearest City | LYONS |
| River/Stream | SOUTH ST VRAIN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.07860, -105.57280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 273 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |