Dillon

Colorado, Summit County, BLUE RIVER

Location

StateColorado
CountySummit
RiverBLUE RIVER
Coordinates39.61833, -106.06557

Physical Characteristics

NID Height310 ft
Dam Height231 ft
Dam Length5,900 ft
NID Storage305,000 acre-ft
Max Storage305,000 acre-ft
Surface Area3,300 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 27, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerDENVER BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS

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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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