An earthen dam, spanning a little over a mile across the Blue River, has created this lovely lake (Dillon Reservoir) in Colorado's Summit County. Lake Dillon, doubling as a recreation area, is placed in quite a scenic setting. Although Summit County is know for its winter resorts and skiing, this picturesque area is a prime location for camping, boating and fishing. For the backcountry adventurer, the Lake Dillon area also ties in to a 50 mile trail system.
Looking back to the early 60s, the town of Dillon becme a large part of the Dillon Reservoir story. Before construction of the dam, the entire town required relocation, including its cemetery. It's easy to visualize a town full of angry residents, unhappy about the upcoming changes. Today, it's hard to imagine, but the old town footprint lies under 82 billion gallons of Blue River water.