Trout Lake

San Miguel County, Colorado (near Sawpit)

River/Stream: South Fork San Miguel River-tr

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
43 ft
Dam Length
570 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,200 acre-ft
Year Completed
1910
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
8,060 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-07-29

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00184
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
37.82900, -107.88820
Age
116 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.