Blue Lake #1

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountySan Miguel
Nearest CityTELLURIDE
River/StreamBRIDAL VEIL CREEK-TR
Coordinates37.89102, -107.76386

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length100 ft
Year Completed1903 (123 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage601 acre-ft
Max Storage601 acre-ft
Normal Storage601 acre-ft
Surface Area52 acres
Max Discharge60 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerNEWMONT MINING CORPORATION (FISKE, LARRY)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/20/2015
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO00865
Federal IDCO00865
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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