Hanging Flume

This flume, constructed over period of 2 years with 1.8 million feet of lumber, conveyed 80 million gallons of water per day to placer gold deposits. It is attached to the Dolores and San Miguel Canyon walls.

Status: Saved
Project Type: Colorado's Most Endangered
Counties: Montrose
Region: Southwest
Date Listed: 1999
Construction Date: 1891
Primary Threat: Natural Elements
Threat When Listed: Natural Elements
Primary Theme: Agriculture/Ranching