Trout Lake
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | San Miguel |
| Nearest City | Sawpit |
| River/Stream | South Fork San Miguel River-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.82900, -107.88820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 138 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,060 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Public Service Company of Colorado |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |