Glen Canyon Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateArizona
CountyCoconino
Nearest CityLEES FERRY
River/StreamCOLORADO RIVER
Coordinates36.93790, -111.48420

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height710 ft
Dam Height710 ft
Dam Length1,560 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage25,025,826 acre-ft
Max Storage25,025,826 acre-ft
Surface Area160,784 acres
Drainage Area107,416 sq mi
Max Discharge276,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection09/22/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAZ10307
Federal IDAZ10307
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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