Crystal Dam

Colorado — Montrose County

Location

StateColorado
CountyMontrose
Coordinates38.51042, -107.62399

Physical Characteristics

NID Height323 ft
Dam Height227 ft
Dam Length620 ft
NID Storage30,726 acre-ft
Max Storage30,726 acre-ft
Surface Area301 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1977
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION

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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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