Meridian Lake Park #1

Colorado — Gunnison County — WASHINGTON GULCH

Location

StateColorado
CountyGunnison
RiverWASHINGTON GULCH
Coordinates38.90668, -106.98723

Physical Characteristics

NID Height78 ft
Dam Height66 ft
Dam Length420 ft
NID Storage192 acre-ft
Max Storage175 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 26, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1980
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerMT CRESTED BUTTE WATER & SAN DIST (FABBRE, MICHAEL

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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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