Lemon Dam
Colorado — La Plata County — FLORIDA RIVER
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | La Plata |
| River | FLORIDA RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.38190, -107.66100 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 284 ft |
| Dam Height | 284 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,360 ft |
| NID Storage | 487,660 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 487,660 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 686 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 23, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1963 |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Other Name | Lemon Reservoir |
Location Map
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.