Homestake Reservoir
Homestake Reservoir is a reservoir in Eagle and Pitkin counties, Colorado, U.S. The reservoir collects and stores water for the municipal water supply of the cities of Aurora and Colorado Springs, Colorado. It lies at an elevation of over 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) in a remote area of Colorado's northern Sawatch Range.
Dam
The Homestake Dam, NID ID CO00673, is a 265-foot (81-meter) high asphalt-lined earthen dam that can store up to 45,500 acre-feet (56,100,000 cubic meters) of water. It was built in 1967 and is 1,996 feet (608 meters) wide. It is also called the Homestake Project Dam and the John P. Elliott Dam.
Recreation
The reservoir is surrounded by the Holy Cross Wilderness. The Homestake Valley lies between the dam and U.S. Highway 24 and offers hiking, fishing, and camping.
References
- ^ "Homestake Reservoir". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. December 31, 1981. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "Homestake Project". National Inventory of Dams. United States Army. December 22, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ The National Map
- ^ "Homestake Reservoir". City of Aurora. 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "Homestake Reservoir Boat Ramp Day Use Area". White River National Forest. USDA Forest Service. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
External links
Media related to Homestake Reservoir at Wikimedia Commons- Media related to Homestake Dam at Wikimedia Commons
