Lindies Lake dam
Lindies Lake
Lindies Lake, also known as Coles Lake, is a privately owned reservoir located in Weld County, Colorado. Built in 1894, this earth dam structure serves primarily for irrigation purposes along Lone Tree Creek. With a height of 8 feet and a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, Lindies Lake covers a surface area of 28 acres and plays a crucial role in water management in the region.
Despite its age, Lindies Lake is in satisfactory condition with low hazard potential, as per the last inspection conducted in 2013. The dam has no spillway and is not associated with any locks, but it is regulated by the Colorado Division of Water Resources and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures. While its drainage area is listed as zero, the reservoir remains an important resource for the surrounding community and contributes to the overall water supply in the area.
As an integral part of the water infrastructure in Weld County, Lindies Lake offers a glimpse into the history of water resource management in Colorado. Its strategic location near Kersey and its role in irrigation highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures to ensure the continued availability of water for agricultural and other purposes in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Lindies Lake to be a fascinating example of early engineering efforts to harness water for human use in a sustainable manner.
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 Lindies Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Platte River Near Kersey | 92 cfs | → |
| Cache La Poudre River Near Greeley | 40 cfs | → |
| Big Thompson River At Mouth | 38 cfs | → |
| South Platte River At Masters | 163 cfs | → |
| St. Vrain Creek At Mouth | 103 cfs | → |
| Cache La Poudre R Ab Boxelder C | 272 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lindies Lake.
Campgrounds
- Missile Site Park
- Crow Valley
- Crow Valley Family Campground
- Crow Valley Group Campground
- Boyd Lake State Park
- Jackson Lake State Park
Fishing spots
- Cache La Poudre Reservoir Inlet
- Poudre Ponds
- Allen Park Lake
- Promontory Point Park Ponds
- Windsor Lake
- Eastman Park
Paddle runs
Track Lindies Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Lindies Lake
Where does the data for Lindies 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lindies Lake.