Blue Mesa Dam
Colorado — Gunnison County
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Gunnison |
| Coordinates | 38.45330, -107.33420 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 390 ft |
| Dam Height | 390 ft |
| Dam Length | 785 ft |
| NID Storage | 938,469 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 938,469 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9,180 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1966 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
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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.