Twin Lakes, also known as West Lake, is a state-owned water resource located in Larimer County, Colorado.
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This picturesque lake, with a surface area of 23 acres, was completed in 1904 primarily for recreational purposes, including fishing and wildlife habitat. The dam at Twin Lakes is an earth structure, standing at 15 feet high and 330 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 247 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 100 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, Twin Lakes is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of its last inspection in 2013. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway at Twin Lakes is 4 feet wide to manage excess water flow. With its serene location and recreational opportunities, Twin Lakes is a valuable water resource for both locals and visitors to enjoy in the Fort Collins area.
Year Completed |
1904 |
Dam Length |
330 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
S LONE PINE CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
247 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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West Lake
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West Lake Campground
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Dowdy Lake Campground
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Dowdy Lake
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Bellaire Lake
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Bellaire Lake Campground
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Pearl Creek To Junction Of Road West Of Creedmore Lakes In Sw 1/4 Sec 5, T10N, R73E
End Of Four-Wheel Drive Road To Pearl Creek In Se 1/4 Sec 21, T10N, R74W
Source In Se 1/4 Sec 25, T10N, R75W To End Of The Four-Wheel Drive Road East Of The Nf Poudre Campground (Nw 1/4 Of Sec 21, T10N, R74W
Road West Of Creedmore Lakes To Junction Of Intermittent Stream In Sw 1/4, Sec 29, T11N, R72W
Rustic (Upper)
Upper North Fork