Shoshone Diversion Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyGarfield
Nearest CityGLENWOOD SPRINGS
River/StreamCOLORADO RIVER
Coordinates39.58784, -107.19406

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1909 (117 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage516 acre-ft
Max Storage516 acre-ft
Normal Storage420 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres
Drainage Area4,470 sq mi
Max Discharge1,782 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerXCEL ENERGY (MARTINEZ, PATRICK)
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/15/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO02955
Federal IDCO02955
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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