Crystal Dam

Colorado — Montrose County — GUNNISON RIVER

Location

StateColorado
CountyMontrose
RiverGUNNISON RIVER
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 StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 20, 2023
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1977
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameCrystal 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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