Ruedi Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyPitkin
Nearest CityBASALT
River/StreamFRYINGPAN RIVER
Coordinates39.36240, -106.81810

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height322 ft
Dam Height291 ft
Dam Length1,042 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage119,007 acre-ft
Max Storage119,007 acre-ft
Normal Storage102,373 acre-ft
Surface Area1,110 acres
Drainage Area223 sq mi
Max Discharge5,540 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO01664
Federal IDCO01664
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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