Mt. Elbert Forebay Saddle Dike
Colorado — Lake County — BOX CREEK TR
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Lake |
| River | BOX CREEK TR |
| Coordinates | 39.10320, -106.36590 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| NID Storage | 11,420 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,420 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 384 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 12, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1977 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Other Name | Mt. Elbert Forebay |
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.