Lake Catamount

Routt County, Colorado (near STEAMBOAT SPRINGS)

River/Stream: YAMPA RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
69 ft
Dam Length
400 ft
Reservoir Storage
15,867 acre-ft
Year Completed
1974
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
30,900 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-06-07

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
CO02140
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.36501, -106.80057
Age
52 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.