Ruedi Dam

Colorado — Pitkin County — FRYINGPAN RIVER

Location

StateColorado
CountyPitkin
RiverFRYINGPAN RIVER
Coordinates39.36240, -106.81810

Physical Characteristics

NID Height322 ft
Dam Height291 ft
Dam Length1,042 ft
NID Storage119,007 acre-ft
Max Storage119,007 acre-ft
Surface Area1,110 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 16, 2022
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameRuedi Reservoir

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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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