Lewis

Colorado — San Miguel County — Bridal Veil Creek

Location

StateColorado
CountySan Miguel
RiverBridal Veil Creek
Coordinates37.88320, -107.77560

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length190 ft
NID Storage175 acre-ft
Max Storage175 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 24, 2018
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1904
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNewmont Mining Corporation
Other NameLewis Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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