Sylvan Lake

Eagle County, Colorado (near EAGLE)

River/Stream: W BRUSH CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
35 ft
Dam Length
425 ft
Reservoir Storage
718 acre-ft
Year Completed
1947
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
19,100 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-11

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
CO00670
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.48000, -106.73557
Age
79 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.