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Colorado — Grand County — MUDDY CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyGrand
RiverMUDDY CREEK
Coordinates40.11307, -106.41530

Physical Characteristics

NID Height126 ft
Dam Height122 ft
Dam Length1,910 ft
NID Storage84,639 acre-ft
Max Storage84,639 acre-ft
Surface Area1,550 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 9, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1995
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCOLORADO RIVER WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (CAUSEY
Other NameWolford Mountain 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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