Eagle Park Reservoir dam
Eagle Park Reservoir
Eagle Park Reservoir, also known as Number 4 Dam, is a vital water supply structure located in Eagle, Colorado. Built in 1968, this earth dam stands at a height of 192 feet and has a capacity to store up to 3,625 acre-feet of water. The reservoir covers a surface area of 63 acres and is situated along the East Fork Eagle River, ensuring a reliable water source for the surrounding area.
Managed by a public utility, Eagle Park Reservoir is regulated by the Colorado Division of Water Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. With a spillway width of 105 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1,500 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped to handle high hazard potential scenarios. While the condition assessment currently rates as fair, risk management measures are in place to address any potential issues and ensure the reservoir continues to serve its primary purpose of water supply effectively.
Despite its age, Eagle Park Reservoir remains a crucial infrastructure in the region, providing essential water resources for residents and wildlife alike. With a moderate risk assessment rating, efforts are made to mitigate any potential hazards and ensure the continued operation and safety of this important reservoir. Its picturesque location and significant capacity make it a key feature in the water resource landscape of Colorado.
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 Eagle Park Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Eagle River Near Climax | 4 cfs | → |
| Columbine Ditch Near Fremont Pass | 9 cfs | → |
| Ewing Ditch At Tennessee Pass | 0 cfs | → |
| Wurtz Ditch Near Tenneessee Pass | 8 cfs | → |
| Monte Cristo Diversion Near Hoosier Pass | · | → |
| Mccullough-Sp-Diversion Near Hoosier Pass | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Eagle Park Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Turquoise Lake Trail Lake County
- Matchless Boating Site
- Homestake Reservoir Boat Ramp Day Use Area
- Dexter Point Boating Site
- Eagle Valley Trail Avon
Campgrounds
- Camp Hale East Fork Group Campground
- Camp Hale Memorial
- Camp Hale Memorial Campground
- Kite Lake Campground
- Kite Lake
- Hornsilver
Fishing spots
- Camp Hale Pond Fishing Pier
- Montgomery Reservoir
- Curtain Ponds
- Black Lakes (Vail)
- Officers Gulch Pond
- Kiln Creek
Track Eagle Park Reservoir 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 Eagle Park Reservoir
Where does the data for Eagle Park Reservoir 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 High 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 Eagle Park Reservoir.