Needle Creek
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Saguache |
| Nearest City | GUNNISON |
| River/Stream | NEEDLE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.35334, -106.55890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,298 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,298 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,046 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 966 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NEEDLE CREEK RESERVOIR ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |