Trout Lake

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountySan Miguel
Nearest CitySawpit
River/StreamSouth Fork San Miguel River-tr
Coordinates37.82900, -107.88820

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length570 ft
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,200 acre-ft
Max Storage3,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,500 acre-ft
Surface Area138 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Max Discharge8,060 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPublic Service Company of Colorado
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/29/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00184
Federal IDCO00184
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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