Aspen Lodge dam
Aspen Lodge
Aspen Lodge, located in Larimer, Colorado, is a privately owned recreational facility situated near Tahosa Creek. The lodge boasts a fish and wildlife pond, offering a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The primary purpose of Aspen Lodge is recreation, with a focus on providing a peaceful retreat for visitors to enjoy nature and wildlife.
The earth dam at Aspen Lodge stands at a height of 16 feet, with a hydraulic height of 11 feet and a structural height of 16 feet. The dam, primarily used for recreational purposes, has a maximum storage capacity of 15 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 11 acre-feet. Despite its significance in providing recreational opportunities, the dam's condition assessment is marked as unsatisfactory, indicating a need for maintenance and potential improvements to ensure its long-term viability.
With a significant hazard potential and high risk assessment rating, Aspen Lodge's earth dam requires regular inspections and risk management measures to mitigate potential safety concerns. The lodge's location in a rural development area adds to its charm and appeal, making it a popular destination for those seeking a nature-filled getaway. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the preservation and upkeep of facilities like Aspen Lodge become increasingly crucial in ensuring sustainable and safe recreational spaces for future generations.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Aspen Lodge -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South St. Vrain Creek Near Ward | 37 cfs | → |
| Grand Lake Outlet Blw Chipmunk Ln At Grand Lk | 35 cfs | → |
| St. Vrain Creek At Lyons | 89 cfs | → |
| Colorado River Bl Shadow Mountain Reservoir | 23 cfs | → |
| Colorado R Below Baker Gulch | 150 cfs | → |
| Left Hand Creek Near Boulder | 36 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Aspen Lodge.
Boat launches
- Boat Launch Grand Lake
- Hilltop Boating Site
- Grand County
- Us 34 Grand County
- Cr 6 Grand County
- Lagerman Trail Boulder County
Campgrounds
- Moore Park
- Longs Peak Campground
- Longs Peak - Rocky Mountain National Park
- Goblins Forest
- Battle Mountain Group Site
- Wind River Bluff
Fishing spots
- Lily Lake - Rmnp
- Peacock Pool - Rmnp
- Sprague Lake - Rmnp
- Copeland Lake - Rmnp
- Jewel Lake - Rmnp
- Big Thompson River
Paddle runs
- Begins 0.5 Miles Upstream From End Of Fern Lake Road To Eastern Boundary Of Rocky Mountain National Park
- Begins 0.5 Miles Upstream From End Of County Hwy 115 To Eastern Boundary Of Rocky Mountain National Park
- Headwaters To Ends 0.5 Miles Upstream From End Of County Hwy 115
- Nsv
- Gnar Section
- Ssv - Confluence To Picnic Grounds
Track Aspen Lodge in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Aspen Lodge
Where does the data for Aspen Lodge come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Aspen Lodge.