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Dillon Reservoir - Summit Reservoir is a Reservoir in Montezuma, Colorado.

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Lake Dillon is a mountain reservoir located in Dillon, Summit County, Colorado. It is about 70 miles (110 km) west of downtown Denver along Interstate 70.

Lake Dillon (a.k.a. Dillon Reservoir or Summit Reservoir) is a popular camping destination, located 10 miles (16 km) west of the continental divide. It is also a favorite place for boating and fishing. There are many of shallow areas in the lake and multiple small islands. The elevation of the reservoir is 9,017 feet (2,748 m) above sea level.

Completed in September 1963, Dillon Reservoir is the largest water storage facility in the Denver Water system. The reservoir's capacity is over 250,000 acre feet (310,000,000 m³).

Building the dam required relocating the entire town of Dillon, and a hydroelectric plant to create the pre-existing Lake Dillion. (The former city of Dillon lies at the bottom of Lake Dillon & diving, swimming, water sking are prohibited.) The project diverts water from the Blue River Basin through the Harold D. Roberts Tunnel under the Continental Divide into the South Platte River Basin.

Dillon Dam is an earth-fill dam, 5,888 feet (1,794 m) long by 231 feet (70 m) above the Blue River stream bed. Dillon Reservoir's surface area of 3,233 acres (13 km²) and 26.8 miles (43 km) of shoreline support many recreational activities.

Completed in September 1963, Dillon Reservoir is the largest water storage facility in the Denver Water system. Building the dam required relocating the entire town of Dillon, Colorado, and a hydroelectric plant. The project diverts water from the Blue River Basin through the Harold D. Roberts Tunnel under the Continental Divide into the South Platte River Basin. Dillon Dam is an earth-fill dam, 5,888 feet long by 231 feet above the Blue River stream bed. Dillon Reservoir's surface area of 3,233 acres and 26.8 miles of shoreline support many recreational activities.
Elevation: 9,017 ft (2748m) – Spillway.
Capacity: 254,036 acre feet

Fishing Description:

Both lake and stream fishing are available, as well as ice fishing in winter. Below the dam, the Blue River is Gold Metal waters. Check the CDOW for special regulations above the reservoir.

Facilities and Parks:

Marinas are operated from the towns of Dillon and Frisco. The reservoir's high water elevation is 9017'.

Dillon Marina's boat ramp is unusable for most motorized craft when the water is at elevation 8971'. Frisco Bay Marina's boat ramp is unusable for most motorized craft when the water is at elevation 9009'.

Boating includes boat fishing, sail boating and recreational boating. Boaters must observe the Summit County and Colorado Boating Statues and Regulations.

Directions to Lake:

From Denver take Interstate 70 through the Eisenhower Tunnel to Dillon. To access the Dillon Marina, take Silverthorne exit 205 to Hwy 6 and take Hwy 6 to Dillon. Follow the signs to the marina. To access the Frisco Bay Marina, take the Frisco exit 203 to Hwy 9. Take Hwy 9 to Main Street and turn left (east) to the marina.

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