Lake Creek dam
Lake Creek
Lake Creek, also known as Eagle Rock Lakes, is a private water resource located in Routt County, Colorado. This dam, completed in 1956, serves primarily for recreational purposes, including fish and wildlife pond activities. With a maximum storage capacity of 321 acre-feet and a normal storage of 261 acre-feet, the dam stands at a height of 38 feet and has a structural height of 40 feet.
The significant hazard potential of Lake Creek is managed with satisfactory condition assessments, last conducted in September 2020. This earth dam, with an uncontrolled spillway type, covers a surface area of 20 acres and drains a 6-square mile watershed. The risk assessment for this structure is rated as moderate (3), indicating a level of risk that is actively monitored and managed to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
With its picturesque location in Yampa, Colorado, Lake Creek offers a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy recreational activities such as fishing, wildlife viewing, and water sports. The dam's compliance with state regulations, frequent inspections, and enforcement measures contribute to its safe operation and its value as a vital water resource in the region.
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 Lake Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yampa River Above Stagecoach Reservoir | 7 cfs | → |
| Yampa River Below Stagecoach Reservoir | 16 cfs | → |
| Walton Creek Near Steamboat Springs | 347 cfs | → |
| Fish Cr At Upper Sta Nr Steamboat Springs | 274 cfs | → |
| Yampa River At Steamboat Springs | 987 cfs | → |
| Muddy Creek Above Antelope Creek Nr. Kremmling | 74 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Creek.
Boat launches
- Uncompahgre Road Routt County
- Catamount Bridge Boat Ramp
- Two Bridges Boat Ramp
- Radium Rec Site Boat Ramp
- Pinball Access Boat Ramp
- State Bridge Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Stagecoach State Park
- Crosho Lake Recreation Area
- Cell Tower
- Bear River Developed Camp Sites
- Lynx Pass
- Lynx Pass Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- South Section Line Sec 34, T1n, R83w To Confluence With Decker Creek
- Burns To Dotsero
- State Bridge To Two Bridges
- Lower Fish Creek
- Pumphouse
- Colorado River Segment 5
More reservoirs
Track Lake Creek 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 Lake Creek
Where does the data for Lake Creek 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 Lake Creek.