Goose Lake dam
Goose Lake
Goose Lake, located in Mineral County, Colorado, is a privately owned irrigation reservoir with a primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife. Built in 1933, this Earth dam stands at a height of 11 feet and has a storage capacity of 351 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 223 acre-feet. The reservoir covers a surface area of 32 acres and is fed by Fisher Creek-TR.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Goose Lake is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's condition is assessed as fair, with the most recent inspection occurring in September 2019. In case of emergencies, there is one slide gate available as an outlet gate, and the reservoir has a spillway width of 6 feet. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, there are measures in place to manage any potential risks associated with the dam.
Overall, Goose Lake serves as an essential water resource for irrigation in the region, while also supporting fish and wildlife habitats. Its location in the scenic surroundings of Mineral County makes it a valuable asset for both the local community and the environment. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will appreciate the careful management and maintenance of this reservoir to ensure its continued functionality and safety.
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 Goose Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek At Wagonwheel Gap | 131 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande At Wagon Wheel Gap | 1,060 cfs | → |
| East Fork San Juan River Nr Pagosa Springs | -888 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande At Thirtymile Bridge | 719 cfs | → |
| South Fork Rio Grande At South Fork | 562 cfs | → |
| San Juan River At Pagosa Springs | 829 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Goose Lake.
Boat launches
- Alberta Lake Fishing Site
- Cr 10 Hinsdale County
- Rito Hondo Reservoir Boating Site
- Cr 11 Hinsdale County
- Platoro Reservoir Boating Site
Campgrounds
- Ivy Creek
- Ivy Creek Campground
- Big Meadows
- Big Meadows Campground And Picnic Area
- West Fork Campground
- West Fork
Fishing spots
- Love Lake Picnic Site
- Shaw Lake
- Big Meadows Reservoir
- Pass Creek Lake Fishing Site
- Tucker Ponds Fishing Site
- Alberta Park Reservoir
Paddle runs
- East Fork--Unnamed Ponds Approx 1/4 Mile Below Continental Divide To Weminuche Wilderness Boundary
- Headwaters (Sec 21, T38n, R1e) To 1/4 Mile Above Big Meadows Reservoir
- Middle Fork--Headwaters To Weminuche Wilderness Boundary
- Below Rio Grande Reservoir (Sec 13, T40n, R4w) To Spring Creek (Sec 31, T41n, R2w)
- Ef/Middle Fork At Weminuche Wilderness Boundary To Forest Development Road 631
- Sec 10, T42n, R1e To Sec 13, T41n, R1e
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About Goose Lake
Where does the data for Goose Lake 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 Low 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.
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