Miramonte

San Miguel County, Colorado (near NORWOOD)

River/Stream: WEST NATURITA CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
87 ft
Dam Length
620 ft
Reservoir Storage
11,620 acre-ft
Year Completed
1978
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
1,800 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-05-11

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Unsatisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00162
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
37.97334, -108.33557
Age
48 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.