Windy Gap

Colorado — Grand County — COLORADO RIVER

Location

StateColorado
CountyGrand
RiverCOLORADO RIVER
Coordinates40.10833, -105.98445

Physical Characteristics

NID Height43 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length4,955 ft
NID Storage1,633 acre-ft
Max Storage1,633 acre-ft
Surface Area108 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 20, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1985
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerNORTHERN COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (FRIA
Other NameWindy Gap Project

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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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