Identifier
ROMO FR 170
Contributor
University of Northern Colorado; National Archives at Denver
Coverage
Rocky Mountain National Park
Date
1951 June 6
Description
Memorandum from Park Superintendent regarding the Lily Lake flood, and concern of Estes Park that Lawn Lake could pose a similar risk. Questions of jurisdiction and practical elements of dam construction are discussed in relation to the National Park Service, Bureau of Reclamation, and town of Estes Park. Terms: Rocky Mountain National Park; Flooding; Lily Lake; Fish Creek; South St. Vrain Highway; Baldpate Inn; Estes Park; Lawn Lake; LaNoue; dams; Horseshoe Park; National Park Service; Bureau of Reclamation; Big Thompson Project; state fish hatchery; Olympus Dam; Estes Park Power Plant; J. H. Knight; South Platte River District; State Engineer; Estes Park Chamber of Commerce;
Language
English
Publisher
Superintendent, Rocky Mountain National Park
Cross-Department Submission
History
Rights
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Recommended Citation
Canfield, David, "1951 Memo Regarding Flood Prevention Efforts Box 42" (2026). Rocky Mountain National Park. 152.
https://digscholarship.unco.edu/romo/152