ARAPAHOE LAKE - CO02089-2061
Dam Name: ARAPAHOE LAKE
State: CO
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 09/13/2013
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Overtopping
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Incident IDCO02089-2061
Incident Descriptionreported overtopping; Colorado Flooding of 9-13
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Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPY
Dam Height23 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)45.00
Surface Area (acres)4.00
Year Completed1974
NID NumberCO02089
River NameGOLDSMITH GULCH
Latitude39.6057
Longitude-104.874
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Regulatory Agency(ies)DWR
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