Upper Dome

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateColorado
CountySaguache
Nearest CityGUNNISON
River/StreamCOCHTOPA CREEK-TR
Coordinates38.20220, -106.73356

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length540 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,330 acre-ft
Max Storage1,330 acre-ft
Normal Storage880 acre-ft
Surface Area75 acres
Drainage Area60 sq mi
Max Discharge850 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerCOLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/07/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCO00799
Federal IDCO00799
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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