Monument

Colorado — Gunnison County — MINNESOTA CREEK-TR

Location

StateColorado
CountyGunnison
RiverMINNESOTA CREEK-TR
Coordinates38.88168, -107.47223

Physical Characteristics

NID Height76 ft
Dam Height51 ft
Dam Length422 ft
NID Storage632 acre-ft
Max Storage632 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 25, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1889
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMINNESOTA DITCH & RESERVOIR CO. (WILLY KISTLER, PR
Other NameMinnesota

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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.

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