Chambers Lake

Larimer County, Colorado (near FORT COLLINS)

River/Stream: JOE WRIGHT CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
58 ft
Dam Length
2,125 ft
Reservoir Storage
11,400 acre-ft
Year Completed
1924
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
54,399 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-07-26

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00127
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.60726, -105.84440
Age
102 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.