Lake of The Pines, located in La Plata, Colorado, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1920 for water supply purposes.
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With a capacity of 105 acre-feet, this reservoir on Little Cascade Creek boasts a surface area of 13 acres and a dam height of 11 feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition since its last inspection in 1986.
Although deemed as low risk, Lake of The Pines has a high hazard potential according to risk assessment data. The dam lacks an emergency action plan and updated inundation maps, raising concerns for potential emergencies. The reservoir's spillway type is listed as "none," suggesting limited capacity for managing excess water during heavy precipitation events. With a risk management plan yet to be detailed, enthusiasts of water resources and climate may find interest in further studies on the safety and sustainability of this aging structure.
Year Completed |
1920 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE CASCADE CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Nid Storage |
105 |
Structural Height |
11 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
11 |
Animas River Above Tacoma
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176cfs |
Dolores River Below Rico
|
27cfs |
Animas River Below Silverton
|
65cfs |
Mineral Creek At Silverton
|
32cfs |
Animas River At Silverton
|
34cfs |
Cement Creek At Silverton
|
14cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Purgatory
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Sig Creek Campground
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Sig Creek
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Haviland Lake Campground
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Haviland Lake
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Chris Park Group Campground
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