Dams to Explore in Pueblo County

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Pueblo County

Pueblo County is located in southern Colorado, about an hour's drive from both Denver and Colorado Springs. The county seat is the city of Pueblo, which is home to the state's largest steel mill. The county is also home to a number of historic sites, including the site of the Battle of Glorieta Pass and the San Carlos Apache Prison. Pueblo County is a popular tourist destination, due to its wide range of activities and attractions. Visitors can enjoy hiking and camping in the county's many parks

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Pueblo Reservoir

Pueblo Reservoir is a man-made lake in southern Colorado. It is located, about 90 miles south of Denver. The reservoir was created in 1975 by the construction of the Pueblo Dam on the Arkansas River. The lake has a capacity of 477,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 11,100 acres. It is used for recreation, irrigation, and water supply. The reservoir is home to a variety of fishes and the Pueblo Reservoir State Park offers camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, and hiking.

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