Mt. Elbert Forebay Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyLake
Nearest CityKOBE
River/StreamBOX CREEK TR
Coordinates39.11190, -106.35620

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height94 ft
Dam Height94 ft
Dam Length2,600 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage11,420 acre-ft
Max Storage11,420 acre-ft
Normal Storage11,143 acre-ft
Surface Area384 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/12/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00446
Federal IDCO00446
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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