Twin Lakes Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyLake
Nearest CityGRANITE
River/StreamLAKE CREEK
Coordinates39.07730, -106.30350

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height100 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length3,140 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage147,500 acre-ft
Max Storage147,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage141,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,805 acres
Drainage Area104 sq mi
Max Discharge1,400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/13/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO02045
Federal IDCO02045
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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