Rifle Gap Dam

Colorado — Garfield County — RIFLE CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyGarfield
RiverRIFLE CREEK
Coordinates39.62790, -107.75950

Physical Characteristics

NID Height157 ft
Dam Height157 ft
Dam Length1,450 ft
NID Storage18,261 acre-ft
Max Storage18,261 acre-ft
Surface Area435 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 18, 2022
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameRifle Gap 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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