Mount Gunnison #1-fw 1
Mount Gunnison #1-fw 1 is an earth dam located in Gunnison County, Colorado, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mount Gunnison #1-fw 1
The primary purpose of Mount Gunnison #1-fw 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 Mountain Coal Company, Llc (welt, Kathy) (private). It impounds the N. Fork Gunnison River-os near Somerset.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 10/23/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Gunnison |
| Nearest City | Somerset |
| River/Stream | N. Fork Gunnison River-os |
| Coordinates | 38.92500, -107.45057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MOUNTAIN COAL COMPANY, LLC (WELT, KATHY) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02561 |
| Federal ID | CO02561 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |