7Total Dams
3High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Lake County, Colorado
Lake County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Lake County is 82 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Sugar Loaf Dam at 162 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Loaf Dam | High | Not assessed | 162 | Irrigation | 1968 |
| Twin Lakes Dam | High | Not assessed | 100 | Hydroelectric | 1978 |
| Mt. Elbert Forebay Dam | High | Not assessed | 94 | Hydroelectric | 1981 |
| Big Evans Gulch No. 2 | Significant | Not assessed | 31 | Water Supply | 1889 |
| Mountain Lake | Significant | Satisfactory | 22 | Water Supply | 1889 |
| Arkansas Pond | Significant | Not assessed | 5 | Other | |
| Beaver Lakes Estates Dam No. 2 | Low | Fair | 15 | Recreation | 1957 |