Morelos Diversion Dam

Arizona, Yuma County, Colorado

Location

StateArizona
CountyYuma
RiverColorado
Coordinates32.70500, -114.72800

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length1,304 ft
NID Storage1,160 acre-ft
Max Storage1,160 acre-ft
Surface Area-

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionDecember 8, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerInternational Boundary and Water Commission;Mexico Comision Internacional de Limites y Aguas

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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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