Lewis

San Miguel County, Colorado (near Telluride)

River/Stream: Bridal Veil Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
190 ft
Reservoir Storage
175 acre-ft
Year Completed
1904
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
100 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-08-24

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00929
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
37.88320, -107.77560
Age
122 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.