Green Mountain Dam

Colorado — Summit County — BLUE RIVER

Location

StateColorado
CountySummit
RiverBLUE RIVER
Coordinates39.87770, -106.33010

Physical Characteristics

NID Height309 ft
Dam Height309 ft
Dam Length1,150 ft
NID Storage161,850 acre-ft
Max Storage161,850 acre-ft
Surface Area2,125 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 9, 2024
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1943
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameGreen 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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