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DENNY LAKE

RESERVOIR LEVELS
Mcelmo Creek-Tr
May 9, 2025


37°F

Tonight

74°F

Saturday

11mph

Windspeed

76%

Humidity

Denny Lake, located in Montezuma County, Colorado, is a vital water resource managed by the local government for water supply purposes. Built in 1909, this earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet with a length of 675 feet, providing a storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. The lake's surface area spans 17 acres and is fed by the McElmo Creek-Tr, serving the city of Cortez with a maximum discharge of 89 cubic feet per second.

Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, Denny Lake poses a high risk due to its age and lack of recent assessments. With a condition assessment yet to be rated, the dam's last inspection dates back to June 1979, raising concerns over its structural integrity. While the emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unclear, enthusiasts in water resource and climate sectors can recognize the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to safeguard this critical infrastructure in the face of evolving environmental challenges.

Year_Completed 1909
Dam_Height 8
River_Or_Stream MCELMO CREEK-TR
Dam_Length 675
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 17
Hydraulic_Height 8
Nid_Storage 168
Structural_Height 8
Hazard_Potential Low
Nid_Height 8
       

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