Red Mesa Ward
Colorado — La Plata County — HAY GULCH
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | La Plata |
| River | HAY GULCH |
| Coordinates | 37.16668, -108.14223 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,454 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,454 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 18, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1915 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | RED MESA RESERVOIR & DITCH CO. (JIM GREER) |
| Other Name | Mormon, Ward |
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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.