Redlands is a concrete dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1917. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 256 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Redlands
The primary purpose of Redlands is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Redlands Water and Power Company (private). It impounds the Gunnison River near Grand Junction.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 256 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet. Completed in 1917, the structure is over a century 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 05/31/2018.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Grand Junction |
| River/Stream | Gunnison River |
| Coordinates | 39.02860, -108.56370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 256 ft |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Redlands Water and Power Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO03017 |
| Federal ID | CO03017 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |