Shoshone Diversion Dam

Colorado — Garfield County — COLORADO RIVER

Location

StateColorado
CountyGarfield
RiverCOLORADO RIVER
Coordinates39.58784, -107.19406

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length250 ft
NID Storage516 acre-ft
Max Storage516 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 15, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1909
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerXCEL ENERGY (MARTINEZ, PATRICK)

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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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