Benchmark Lake

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyEagle
Nearest CityAVON
River/StreamEAGLE RIVER-OS
Coordinates39.63667, -106.52890

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length1,400 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage201 acre-ft
Max Storage201 acre-ft
Normal Storage125 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Max Discharge242 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerAVON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (HILDRETH, JUSTIN)
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/23/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO01361
Federal IDCO01361
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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