Blue Mesa Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Gunnison |
| Nearest City | AUSTIN |
| River/Stream | GUNNISON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.45330, -107.33420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 390 ft |
| Dam Height | 390 ft |
| Dam Length | 785 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 938,469 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 938,469 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 748,430 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9,180 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,429 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 33,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |