Mirror Lake #1
Mirror Lake #1 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mirror Lake #1
The primary purpose of Mirror 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 City Of Fruita (local government). It impounds the Lake Canyon near Gateway.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 578 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 251 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/30/2020.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Gateway |
| River/Stream | Lake Canyon |
| Coordinates | 38.86167, -108.71557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 578 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 251 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 251 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 691 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF FRUITA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01051 |
| Federal ID | CO01051 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |