Morrow Point 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
468 ft
Dam Length
724 ft
Reservoir Storage
121,275 acre-ft
Year Completed
1968
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
37,300 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2023-07-19

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
CO01689
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
38.45190, -107.53800
Age
58 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.