Twin Lakes Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Twin Lakes, located in Montrose, Colorado, is a privately owned irrigation reservoir completed in 1951.


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Summary

With a dam height of 23 feet and a storage capacity of 184 acre-feet, the reservoir is primarily used for irrigation purposes. The dam is of earth type with a stone core and is regulated by the Colorado Division of Water Resources, ensuring proper inspection, permitting, and enforcement protocols are in place. The reservoir is situated along the Roubideau Creek-TR and covers a surface area of 14 acres.

Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Twin Lakes poses a high risk due to its location and potential impact in the event of an emergency. The reservoir is equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates, and has not undergone any modifications in recent years. The last inspection was conducted in July 2015 with a six-year inspection frequency. With a spillway width of 14 feet and a maximum discharge of 149 cubic feet per second, Twin Lakes remains an important water resource for the surrounding area, contributing to irrigation and agricultural activities in the region.

Year Completed

1951

Dam Length

1170

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

ROUBIDEAU CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

184

Structural Height

29

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate), Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

29
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.