Fruitgrowers Dam

Delta County, Colorado (near AUSTIN)

River/Stream: ALFALFA RUN CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
55 ft
Dam Length
1,520 ft
Reservoir Storage
7,548 acre-ft
Year Completed
1939
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
1,370 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2020-06-11

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

Loading map...

Quick Stats

NID ID
CO01683
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
38.82670, -107.95480
Age
87 years

Nearby Dams

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.