Shadow Mountain Dam

Grand County, Colorado (near GRANBY)

River/Stream: COLORADO RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
63 ft
Dam Length
3,077 ft
Reservoir Storage
18,369 acre-ft
Year Completed
1946
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
10,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2021-07-28

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
CO01666
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.20720, -105.84140
Age
80 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.