Olympus Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | OLYMPUS HEIGHTS |
| River/Stream | BIG THOMPSON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.37550, -105.48760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,951 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,068 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,068 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,068 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 185 acres |
| Drainage Area | 155 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |