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Located in La Plata County, Colorado, Lemon is a federally owned rockfill dam that serves multiple purposes, including fish and wildlife pond, hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, and recreation. Built in 1962 by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lemon stands at an impressive height of 284 feet, with a storage capacity of 48,658 acre-feet and a surface area of 686 acres. The dam is situated on the Florida River and is regulated by the Department of Water Resources.

With a high hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of 2, Lemon is subject to regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam does not have a spillway but is equipped with outlet gates and a spillway width of 57 feet. Despite its age, Lemon continues to play a crucial role in the local ecosystem, providing water for wildlife, irrigation for agriculture, and recreational opportunities for the community. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will be fascinated by Lemon's history, design, and ongoing management efforts to mitigate potential risks.

Storage 24hr Change -0.04%
Percent of Normal 121%
Minimum 523.14 acre-ft
1963-12-13
Maximum 40,164.59 acre-ft
1988-06-28
Average 19,009 acre-ft
Nid_Height 284
Hydraulic_Height 196
Drainage_Area 68
Year_Completed 1962
Dam_Height 284
Structural_Height 284
Primary_Dam_Type Rockfill
Foundations Rock
Surface_Area 686
Hazard_Potential High
Nid_Storage 48658
River_Or_Stream FLORIDA RIVER
Dam_Length 1360
       
Seasonal Comparison
Created with Highcharts 8.0.0Seasonal Water Storage(acre-ft)1. Jan1. Feb1. Mar1. Apr1. May1. Jun1. Jul1. Aug1. Sep1. Oct1. Nov1. Dec020k40k60k
Storage Levels
Created with Highcharts 8.0.0Storage (acre-ft)16. Sep30. Sep14. Oct28. Oct11. Nov25. Nov9. Dec23. Dec6. Jan20. Jan3. Feb17. Feb3. Mar17. Mar010k20k30k
Pool Elevation Levels
Created with Highcharts 8.0.0Pool Elevation (ft)16. Sep30. Sep14. Oct28. Oct11. Nov25. Nov9. Dec23. Dec6. Jan20. Jan3. Feb17. Feb3. Mar17. Mar02.5k5k7.5k10k
Total Release Levels
Created with Highcharts 8.0.0Total Release (cfs)16. Sep30. Sep14. Oct28. Oct11. Nov25. Nov9. Dec23. Dec6. Jan20. Jan3. Feb17. Feb3. Mar17. Mar0100200
Inflow Levels
Created with Highcharts 8.0.0Inflow (cfs)16. Sep30. Sep14. Oct28. Oct11. Nov25. Nov9. Dec23. Dec6. Jan20. Jan3. Feb17. Feb3. Mar17. Mar050100150

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