Chambers Lake Dam

Chambers Lake Dam Quick Facts

Location: Larimer, Colorado
Coordinates: 40.607255, -105.844403
River: Joe Wright Creek River
Primary Purpose: Irrigation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1924
Dam Height: 55 ft (17 m)
Dam Length: 2,125 ft (648 m)
Dam Capacity: 11,400 acre-ft (14,062 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Chambers Lake Dam Information

Chambers Lake Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 43 miles from Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado.

The dam, which is on the Joe Wright Creek River, was primarily built for Irrigation purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by ZAC T DUVALL,EVERETT V RICHARDSON,WG WILKINSON,JAMES R OBERMEYER and commissioned in 1924 and is currently owned by WATER SUPPLY & STORAGE CO. (FRICK, DONALD).

Chambers Lake Dam Structure

The Chambers Lake Dam is approximately 2,125 feet (648 m) long, 55 feet (17 m) high and has a structural volume of 40,100 cubic yards (30,659 cubic metres).

Chambers Lake Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 8,854 acre-ft (10,921 Ml) and maximum capacity of 11,400 acre-ft (14,062 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 281 acres (114 ha) and the total catchment area is 32 square miles (83 square kilometres).

Chambers Lake Dam Spillway

The dam has a 740 feet (226 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 54399 cubic feet per second (1540 cubic metres per second).

Chambers Lake Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Chambers Lake Dam
Larimer, Colorado
Height (ft)
55
Length (Ft)
2,125
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
11,400
Drainage Area (sq miles)
32
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Chambers Lake Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Chambers Lake Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 20:01
Sunrise 06:40
Sunset 16:54
Temperature (°F) 12
Feels Like (°F) 3
Cloud Coverage (%) 81
Pressure (inHg) 1038
Humidity (%) 97
Wind Speed (mph) 6
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Chambers Lake Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 7 21 12 1021 74 8 11 ENE 100 - light snow
Thu 5 37 35 1018 63 5 8 SE 0 - few clouds
Fri 16 39 36 1016 72 5 8 ESE 20 - light snow
Sat 23 36 28 1013 65 8 15 W 76 - light snow
Sun 23 44 39 1015 62 6 16 SSW 0 - clear sky
Mon 26 42 34 1015 48 10 25 WSW 0 - clear sky
Tue 21 43 35 1001 41 19 50 SW 100 - snow
Wed 12 24 10 1024 76 22 41 W 100 - light snow

Chambers Lake Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Chambers Lake Dam?

Chambers Lake Dam is in Colorado.

In which county is the Chambers Lake Dam?

Chambers Lake Dam is in Larimer County.

How high is the Chambers Lake Dam?

Chambers Lake Dam is 55 feet high.

How long is the Chambers Lake Dam?

Chambers Lake Dam is 2,125 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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