Leon Lake

Mesa County, Colorado (near COLLBRAN)

River/Stream: MIDDLE LEON CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
30 ft
Dam Length
110 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,840 acre-ft
Year Completed
1898
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
772 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-07-20

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00807
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
39.06840, -107.80223
Age
128 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.