Crystal Dam

Montrose County, Colorado (near DELTA)

River/Stream: GUNNISON RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
323 ft
Dam Length
620 ft
Reservoir Storage
30,726 acre-ft
Year Completed
1977
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
41,350 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2023-07-20

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00387
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
38.51042, -107.62399
Age
49 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.