11Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in San Miguel County, Colorado
San Miguel County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in San Miguel County is 89 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Lake Hope at 130 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurley | High | Fair | 88 | Irrigation | 1961 |
| Miramonte | High | Unsatisfactory | 87 | Recreation | 1978 |
| Trout Lake | High | Fair | 43 | Hydroelectric | 1910 |
| Lone Cone | High | Fair | 27 | Irrigation | 1912 |
| Lake Hope | Low | Satisfactory | 130 | Hydroelectric | 1910 |
| Lilylands | Low | Satisfactory | 54 | Irrigation | 1959 |
| Spectacle | Low | Satisfactory | 26 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1940 |
| Cushman | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1978 |
| Lewis | Low | Satisfactory | 16 | Hydroelectric | 1904 |
| Blue Lake #1 | Low | Not assessed | 13 | Water Supply | 1903 |
| Woods Lake | Low | Not assessed | 11 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1951 |