Mt. Elbert Forebay Inlet/Outlet Dike

Colorado — Lake County

Location

StateColorado
CountyLake
Coordinates39.10220, -106.35370

Physical Characteristics

NID Height92 ft
Dam Height92 ft
Dam Length490 ft
NID Storage11,420 acre-ft
Max Storage11,420 acre-ft
Surface Area384 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1977
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION

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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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