Benchmark Lake
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Eagle |
| Nearest City | AVON |
| River/Stream | EAGLE RIVER-OS |
| Coordinates | 39.63667, -106.52890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Max Discharge | 242 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | AVON METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (HILDRETH, JUSTIN) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |