Lilylands dam
Lilylands
Lilylands, also known as Becker Lake, is a privately owned water resource located in San Miguel, Colorado. This dam, completed in 1959, serves multiple purposes including irrigation, fire protection, stock, small fish ponds, and water supply. With a dam height of 50 feet and a storage capacity of 653 acre-feet, Lilylands plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
The dam is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Lilylands is rated as having a high risk assessment level. Its condition is deemed fair, and emergency preparedness measures are being continuously evaluated to meet guidelines and ensure the safety of the surrounding community.
Water enthusiasts and climate advocates can appreciate the significance of Lilylands in maintaining water supply and supporting various agricultural and environmental functions in the area. The dam's location on West Naturita Creek-TR, its earth-based structure with stone core, and its fair condition make it a valuable asset for water management in Colorado. By staying informed about the regulatory oversight and risk assessment of Lilylands, stakeholders can contribute to the sustainable utilization of this vital water resource.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lilylands -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Miguel River Near Placerville | 162 cfs | → |
| San Miguel River At Brooks Bridge Near Nucla Co | 80 cfs | → |
| Dolores River Below Rico | 161 cfs | → |
| South Fork San Miguel River Near Ophir | 59 cfs | → |
| Dolores River Near Slick Rock | 8 cfs | → |
| Dolores River At Dolores | 351 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lilylands.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Miramonte Reservoir - Swa
- Lone Cone Cabin
- Lower Beaver
- Caddis Flats
- Dunton River Camp
- Woods Lake Campground - Norwood Rd
Fishing spots
- Miramonte Reservoir (Dan Noble Swa)
- Groundhog Reservoir
- Woods Lake
- Sheep Corrals Fishing Site
- Mcphee Reservoir
- Narraguinnep Reservoir
Paddle runs
Track Lilylands in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lilylands
Where does the data for Lilylands come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lilylands.