Paonia Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Gunnison |
| Nearest City | SOMERSET |
| River/Stream | COLORADO RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.94190, -107.35230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 199 ft |
| Dam Height | 199 ft |
| Dam Length | 770 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23,230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23,230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17,461 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 357 acres |
| Drainage Area | 256 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,570 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |