Home Lake dam
Home Lake
Home Lake, also known as Sherman Lake, is a picturesque waterbody located in Rio Grande, Colorado. This state-owned reservoir, completed in 1896, serves as a recreational hub for fishing and wildlife enthusiasts. With a dam height of 14 feet and a storage capacity of 500 acre-feet, Home Lake covers an area of 60 acres and is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources.
Managed by the state agency DWR, Home Lake is considered to have low hazard potential and a high risk assessment rating of 2. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam undergoes regular inspections every six years to ensure its structural integrity. The surrounding area offers a tranquil environment for outdoor activities, making it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.
As part of the Rio Grande watershed, Home Lake plays a crucial role in supporting the ecosystem and providing a habitat for various wildlife species. Its proximity to the Rio Grande-Os river system adds to its significance in the region. Whether for recreational purposes or environmental conservation, Home Lake stands as a valuable resource for water and climate enthusiasts seeking to connect with nature in the heart of Colorado.
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 Home Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Near Monte Vista | 191 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande At Alamosa | 58 cfs | → |
| San Francisco C At Upper Sta | 2 cfs | → |
| Alamosa River Below Terrace Reservoir | 157 cfs | → |
| Alamosa River Above Terrace Reservoir | 231 cfs | → |
| Pinos Creek Near Del Norte | 35 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Home Lake.
⚓ Boat launches
More boat launches →⛺ Campgrounds
- Rock Creek - Monte Vista
- Del Norte City Park
- Koa Alamosa
- Comstock
- Comstock Campground
- Gsd Swimming Pool Campground And Rv Park
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →🛶 Paddle runs
- Rio Grande River Segment A
- Headwaters At Indian Spring To Ends Where The Creek Is Diverted Into Irrigation Ditches
- Rio Grande River Segment B
- Below Big Meadows Reservoir Dam To Sec 9 And 10, T39n, R3e
- Lake Fork--Confluence With South Fork To 1 Mile Below Town Of Platoro
- South Fork--Sec 19, T35n, R4e To Sec 36, T35n, R4 1/2e
🛡 More reservoirs
More reservoirs →Track Home Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Home Lake
Where does the data for Home Lake 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 Low 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
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