![]() Today, Electra Lake, the dam, and the hydroelectric facilities are owned and operated by Xcel Energy. Water from Electra Lake is transported via an open wood flume, one of only two still remaining in the United States. Photo: Daniel WeberĪlongside the lake, the Tacoma Hydro Generating Station was built 18 miles away, next to the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in the Animas River Canyon. Electra Lake in Durango, on the Engineer Mountain Trail. The reservoir was named after Electra, a popular character from Greek mythology, and the dam was rebuilt in 1980. In 1902, the original Electra Lake Dam (also known as Cascade #2 or Terminal Dam) was constructed to create the 1.3 square mile Electra Lake. The reservoir is fed from the Animas River and is surrounded by picturesque San Juan National Forest land. Additional fees are applied for permission to boat or fish in Electra Lake. The area remains open for day use recreation until October 31st and visitors are required to pay a fee at the gate. ![]() At capacity, Electra Lake’s surface is roughly 1,100 acres. Each year, public access to Electra Lake typically opens on the Saturday prior to Labor Day. ![]() ![]() Electra Lake is a private, man-made reservoir located roughly 23 miles north of Durango in La Plata County, Colorado. ![]()
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