Boss Lake

Chaffee County, Colorado (near GARFIELD)

River/Stream: MIDDLE FORK, SOUTH ARK.-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
35 ft
Dam Length
300 ft
Reservoir Storage
566 acre-ft
Year Completed
1894
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,265 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-10-13

Hazard Classification: High — 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
CO02167
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
38.55667, -106.32057
Age
132 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.