Meridian Lake is an earth dam located in Gunnison County, Colorado, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 40 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Meridian Lake
The primary purpose of Meridian Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District (c (private). It impounds the Washington Gulch-tr near Crested Butte.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 40 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 188 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/19/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Gunnison |
| Nearest City | Crested Butte |
| River/Stream | Washington Gulch-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.91323, -107.00379 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District (c |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01753 |
| Federal ID | CO01753 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |