Twin Lakes Reservoir Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

Twin Lakes Reservoir is located in Colorado, and it was built in 1978 as a part of the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project.


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Summary

This reservoir serves as a part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project, which is a water diversion project that serves the Front Range and Eastern Plains of Colorado. The hydrology of Twin Lakes Reservoir is primarily supplied by the melting snowpack in the mountains during the spring and summer months. The surface flow of the reservoir is also supplied by the Arkansas River, which is the primary stream in the area. The reservoir provides water for agricultural and recreational use, and it is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and camping. Additionally, Twin Lakes Reservoir supplies water for the Twin Lakes Tunnel, which diverts water to the Front Range for municipal and industrial use.

Reservoir Details

Storage 24hr Change -0.64%
Percent of Normal 100%
Minimum 10,038.36 acre-ft
1994-05-21
Maximum 139,890.14 acre-ft
1997-08-08
Average 111,213 acre-ft
Nid_Height 100
Hydraulic_Height 55
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Drainage_Area 75
Year_Completed 1948
Dam_Height 55
Structural_Height 100
River_Or_Stream LAKE CREEK
Surface_Area 2805
Hazard_Potential High
Nid_Storage 147500
Dam_Length 3140
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.