Poison Spring
Colorado — Montrose County — GUNNISON RIVER-TR
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montrose |
| River | GUNNISON RIVER-TR |
| Coordinates | 38.59000, -107.63391 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| NID Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | July 5, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1952 |
| Primary Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | LJH BLACK CANYON, LLC |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.