Castlewood Canyon Dam remains

Castlewood Canyon Dam remains

The remains of Castlewood Canyon Dam. Built in 1890 to irrigate fields in the area around Franktown and Elizabeth, Colo., it leaked almost immediately and was never believed safe by residents. It failed in 1933 and flooded Denver. (Daniel J. Schneider)

The remains of Castlewood Canyon Dam. Built in 1890 to irrigate fields in the area around Franktown and Elizabeth, Colo., it leaked almost immediately and was never believed safe by residents. It failed in 1933 and flooded Denver. (Daniel J. Schneider)