Rifle Gap Dam

Colorado — Garfield County

Location

StateColorado
CountyGarfield
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 Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
Primary PurposeIrrigation
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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