Thurston Lake
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Prowers |
| Nearest City | LAMAR |
| River/Stream | ARKANSAS RIVER-OS |
| Coordinates | 38.22334, -102.62890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,714 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 650 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,560 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FORT LYON CANAL CO. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |