Lemon Dam

La Plata County, Colorado (near BONDAD)

River/Stream: FLORIDA RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
284 ft
Dam Length
1,360 ft
Reservoir Storage
487,660 acre-ft
Year Completed
1963
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
9,600 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2022-08-23

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO01688
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
37.38190, -107.66100
Age
63 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.