Grand Mesa #1

Significant HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyMesa
Nearest CityGRAND JUNCTION
River/StreamRESERVOIR CREEK
Coordinates39.01001, -108.11223

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1887 (139 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage655 acre-ft
Max Storage655 acre-ft
Normal Storage559 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge240 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerCITY OF GRAND JUNCTION
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection10/13/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO00826
Federal IDCO00826
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Hogchute 1.0 mi High Deep Creek #2 1.1 mi Significant Hallenbeck #2 1.5 mi High Anderson #1 1.6 mi Significant Anderson #2 1.9 mi Significant Grand Mesa #6 2.4 mi Low Mesa Creek #3 2.7 mi Significant Grand Mesa #9 2.8 mi Low Glacier Spg Retaining Pond 2.8 mi Significant Mesa Creek #2 2.9 mi Low