Garnet Mesa
Colorado — Delta County — UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER-TR
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta |
| River | UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER-TR |
| Coordinates | 38.71500, -108.04058 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 659 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,980 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,980 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 139 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 7, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1954 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (TAYLOR, MARGARET) |
| Other Name | Sweitzer Lake |
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.