Spring Creek

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyGunnison
Nearest CityGUNNISON
River/StreamTAYLOR RIVER TR & SP-TR
Coordinates38.86104, -106.70710

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height76 ft
Dam Height53 ft
Dam Length570 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,261 acre-ft
Max Storage2,261 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,631 acre-ft
Surface Area89 acres
Drainage Area20 sq mi
Max Discharge24,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCOLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection07/10/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00148
Federal IDCO00148
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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