Taylor Park Dam

Colorado — Gunnison County — TAYLOR RIVER

Location

StateColorado
CountyGunnison
RiverTAYLOR RIVER
Coordinates38.81860, -106.60560

Physical Characteristics

NID Height206 ft
Dam Height161 ft
Dam Length675 ft
NID Storage111,280 acre-ft
Max Storage111,280 acre-ft
Surface Area2,159 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 17, 2023
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameTaylor Park 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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