Blue Lake #1
Blue Lake #1 is an earth dam located in San Miguel County, Colorado, built in 1903. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Blue Lake #1
The primary purpose of Blue Lake #1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Newmont Mining Corporation (fiske, Larry) (private). It impounds the Bridal Veil Creek-tr near Telluride.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 601 acre-feet. Completed in 1903, the structure is over a century old.
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 08/20/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | San Miguel |
| Nearest City | Telluride |
| River/Stream | Bridal Veil Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.89102, -107.76386 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 601 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 601 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 601 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION (FISKE, LARRY) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/20/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00865 |
| Federal ID | CO00865 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |