When was Turquoise Lake built?

Turquoise Lake History The lake is said to have naturally occurred, but was damned as early as the 19th century to help provide water for all of the mining activity in the area. As front range populations continued to grow even after the mining boom, today's Sugar Loaf Dam was completed in 1968.



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Miners dammed the waters to create this lake so they could focus on mining for rare turquoise. The average depth of this lake is 50 feet. It is a recreational lake mainly used for fishing, swimming, diving, hiking, and camping. Sugarloaf Mountain is to the side of the lake, offering picturesque views.

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Boat. The Matchless Boat Ramp lets you launch your boat, canoe, kayak, or SUP onto nearly 1,800 acres of sparkling blue waters.

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Above the Sugar Loaf Dam west of Leadville, Colorado the Turquoise Lake is a man-made reservoir that sits around 10,000 feet of elevation in Lake County.

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While you might think Turquoise Lake is named for its blue waters, this fresh glacial lake of nearly 1,800 acres once hosted a turquoise mine.

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With more than 500 surface acres, Grand Lake is the largest and deepest natural body of water in Colorado.

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Turquoise Lake is stocked with rainbow trout and kokanee. Other species in the lake include brown, cutthroat, and brook trout. Turquoise Lake is rated as fair to good fishing.

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Turquoise lake is an absolutely beautiful hiking trail near Leadville, This area is fantastic for dogs, but please keep in mind that they do need to be kept on a leash at all times.

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Where is the most turquoise water in the USA?
  • Blue Hole – Santa Rosa, New Mexico.
  • Chena Hot Springs – Fairbanks, Alaska.
  • Las Olas Beach – Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
  • Grand Lake – Grand Lake Colorado.
  • La Jolla Cove – San Diego, California.
  • Sail Bay – San Diego, California.
  • Lake Conway – Edgewood, Florida.


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