Ridgway Dam

Colorado — Ouray County

Location

StateColorado
CountyOuray
Coordinates38.23660, -107.75850

Physical Characteristics

NID Height330 ft
Dam Height330 ft
Dam Length2,340 ft
NID Storage93,945 acre-ft
Max Storage93,945 acre-ft
Surface Area1,109 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1987
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
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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