Trout Lake
Trout Lake is an earth dam located in Hinsdale County, Colorado, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Trout Lake
The primary purpose of Trout Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by La Garita Ranch (reese, Mike) (private). It impounds the West Trout Creek near South Fork.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 338 acre-feet. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/17/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Hinsdale |
| Nearest City | South Fork |
| River/Stream | West Trout Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.64501, -107.15557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 338 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 338 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Max Discharge | 235 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LA GARITA RANCH (REESE, MIKE) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00811 |
| Federal ID | CO00811 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |