HOMESTAKE RESERVOIR

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December 21, 2024
10,396 ft 39.37, -106.46


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The Homestake Project, also known as the Homestake Dam or John P Elliott Dam, is a rockfill dam located in Minturn, Eagle County, Colorado. Completed in 1967, this dam serves primarily as a water supply structure. With a height of 231 feet and a length of 1996 feet, the Homestake Project has a storage capacity of 45,500 acre-feet and a normal storage of 42,900 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Middle Fork Homestake River, with a drainage area of 7 square miles.

Managed by local government authorities, the Homestake Project is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Colorado Department of Water Resources. The dam has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed as being in satisfactory condition. In the case of an emergency, the dam has an emergency action plan in place, with the last revision made in December 2020. With its uncontrolled spillway and multiple outlet gates, the Homestake Project plays a crucial role in water resource management for the region, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.

Storage 24hr Change 0%
Percent of Normal 114%
Minimum 0.048 acre-ft
2008-07-23
Maximum 374,386.998 acre-ft
2009-07-25
Average 36,636 acre-ft
Dam_Height 231
Hydraulic_Height 231
Drainage_Area 7
Years_Modified 1996 - Other
Year_Completed 1967
Nid_Storage 45500
Structural_Height 265
Primary_Dam_Type Rockfill
Foundations Rock
Surface_Area 333
Hazard_Potential High
Outlet_Gates Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Valve - 4
River_Or_Stream MIDDLE FORK HOMESTAKE
Dam_Length 1996
Nid_Height 265
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