Heart Lake

Rio Blanco County, Colorado (near YAMPA)

River/Stream: WATSON CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
14 ft
Dam Length
126 ft
Reservoir Storage
443 acre-ft
Year Completed
1892
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
105 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2015-08-06

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO01916
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.10808, -107.04171
Age
134 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.