Morrow Point Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montrose |
| Nearest City | DELTA |
| River/Stream | GUNNISON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.45190, -107.53800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 468 ft |
| Dam Height | 400 ft |
| Dam Length | 724 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121,275 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121,275 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117,190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 838 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,640 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 37,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |