Meridian Lake Park #1
Meridian Lake Park #1 is an earth dam located in Gunnison County, Colorado, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Meridian Lake Park #1
The primary purpose of Meridian Lake Park #1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mt Crested Butte Water & San Dist (fabbre, Michael (public utility). It impounds the Washington Gulch near Crested Butte.
The dam stands 78 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/26/2022.
At 78 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Gunnison |
| Nearest City | Crested Butte |
| River/Stream | Washington Gulch |
| Coordinates | 38.90668, -106.98723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 78 ft |
| Dam Height | 66 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,570 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MT CRESTED BUTTE WATER & SAN DIST (FABBRE, MICHAEL |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01357 |
| Federal ID | CO01357 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |