Located in Larimer County, Colorado, Erie Lake is a private fish and wildlife pond with a primary purpose of supporting wildlife.
Wind
Humidity
Built in 1900, this Earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a length of 150 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 70 acre-feet and a surface area of 14 acres, Erie Lake serves as a recreational spot for residents of Fort Collins and surrounding areas.
Despite being a low hazard potential structure, Erie Lake is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement mechanisms in place. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, there are considerations for risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam. Even though the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, the emergency action plan and inundation maps are yet to be prepared, signifying a need for proactive measures to address potential risks and emergencies that may arise in the future. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Erie Lake an intriguing site for observing the intersection of human intervention and natural ecosystems in a picturesque Colorado setting.
Year Completed |
1900 |
Dam Length |
150 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
N LONE PINE CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
98 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Bellaire Lake
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Bellaire Lake Campground
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Dowdy Lake Campground
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West Lake
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West Lake Campground
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Dowdy Lake
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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