Boss Lake

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyChaffee
Nearest CityGARFIELD
River/StreamMIDDLE FORK, SOUTH ARK.-TR
Coordinates38.55667, -106.32057

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1894 (132 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage566 acre-ft
Max Storage566 acre-ft
Normal Storage190 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,265 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerUPPER ARKANSAS WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (TERRY S
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/13/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO02167
Federal IDCO02167
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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