Garnet Mesa

Colorado — Delta County — UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER-TR

Location

StateColorado
CountyDelta
RiverUNCOMPAHGRE RIVER-TR
Coordinates38.71500, -108.04058

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length659 ft
NID Storage1,980 acre-ft
Max Storage1,980 acre-ft
Surface Area139 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 7, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerCOLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (TAYLOR, MARGARET)
Other NameSweitzer Lake

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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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