Windy Gap
Significant HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Grand |
| Nearest City | HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS |
| River/Stream | COLORADO RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.10833, -105.98445 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,955 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,633 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,633 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 445 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 108 acres |
| Drainage Area | 773 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 46,720 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NORTHERN COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (FRIA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |