Ridgway Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Ouray |
| Nearest City | COLONA |
| River/Stream | UMCOMPAHGRE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.23660, -107.75850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 330 ft |
| Dam Height | 330 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93,945 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93,945 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84,410 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,109 acres |
| Drainage Area | 264 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,830 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 | 06/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |