Rifle Gap Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyGarfield
Nearest CityRIFLE
River/StreamRIFLE CREEK
Coordinates39.62790, -107.75950

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height157 ft
Dam Height157 ft
Dam Length1,450 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage18,261 acre-ft
Max Storage18,261 acre-ft
Normal Storage12,168 acre-ft
Surface Area435 acres
Drainage Area136 sq mi
Max Discharge3,645 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/18/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO01692
Federal IDCO01692
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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