Sugar Loaf Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyLake
Nearest CityBUENA VISTA
River/StreamLAKE FORK OF ARKANSAS RIVER
Coordinates39.25310, -106.37270

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height162 ft
Dam Height125 ft
Dam Length2,020 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,833,700 acre-ft
Max Storage1,833,700 acre-ft
Normal Storage129,398 acre-ft
Surface Area1,788 acres
Drainage Area27 sq mi
Max Discharge2,920 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/26/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO01669
Federal IDCO01669
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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