Monument

Gunnison County, Colorado (near PAONIA)

River/Stream: MINNESOTA CREEK-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
76 ft
Dam Length
422 ft
Reservoir Storage
632 acre-ft
Year Completed
1889
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
518 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-05-25

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

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO00598
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
38.88168, -107.47223
Age
137 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.