Luark is a private irrigation dam located in Eagle, Colorado, completed in 1947.
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The dam stands at a height of 42 feet and has a hydraulic height of 56 feet, with a length of 250 feet. It serves the primary purpose of providing water for irrigation, with a storage capacity of 103 acre-feet. The dam is constructed primarily of earth and stone materials, with a spillway type of uncontrolled and a low hazard potential.
Situated on an unnamed tributary to the Colorado River, Luark plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. The dam has a maximum discharge of 355 cubic feet per second and covers a surface area of 5 acres, serving a drainage area of 4 square miles. With state regulation and inspection in place, Luark is a well-maintained structure that contributes to the local water supply and agricultural activities in the region.
Although last inspected in 1999, Luark has a moderate risk assessment score of 3, indicating some potential vulnerabilities that may require further monitoring and risk management measures. With a single slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and an uncontrolled spillway, Luark remains a vital part of the water infrastructure in the area, ensuring reliable water supply for irrigation purposes while maintaining a low hazard potential.
Year Completed |
1947 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIB TO COLO R-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
56 |
Drainage Area |
4 |
Nid Storage |
103 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
56 |
Piney River Near State Bridge
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33cfs |
Eagle River Below Gypsum
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140cfs |
Colorado River Near Dotsero
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755cfs |
Lake Creek Near Edwards
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11cfs |
Colorado River Near Kremmling
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459cfs |
Yampa River Above Stagecoach Reservoir
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33cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Colorado River Camp
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Catamount Bridge Campground
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Catamount
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Stifel Creek Camp
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Pinball Point
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Pinball Camping Area
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