Blue Lake #1

San Miguel County, Colorado (near TELLURIDE)

River/Stream: BRIDAL VEIL CREEK-TR

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
13 ft
Dam Length
100 ft
Reservoir Storage
601 acre-ft
Year Completed
1903
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
60 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2015-08-20

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00865
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
37.89102, -107.76386
Age
123 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.