Ward Lake

Delta County, Colorado (near CEDAREDGE)

River/Stream: WARD CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
31 ft
Dam Length
380 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,800 acre-ft
Year Completed
1958
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
590 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-06-24

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
CO00640
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.03428, -107.98522
Age
68 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.