Granby Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyGrand
Nearest CityGRANBY
River/StreamCOLORADO RIVER
Coordinates40.14870, -105.86730

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height298 ft
Dam Height298 ft
Dam Length861 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage539,760 acre-ft
Max Storage539,760 acre-ft
Normal Storage539,760 acre-ft
Surface Area7,260 acres
Drainage Area311 sq mi
Max Discharge12,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/06/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO01656
Federal IDCO01656
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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