Crystal Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montrose |
| Nearest City | DELTA |
| River/Stream | GUNNISON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.51042, -107.62399 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 323 ft |
| Dam Height | 227 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30,726 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30,726 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25,236 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 301 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,965 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 41,350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |