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Crawford Dam, located in Delta, Colorado, is a vital water resource managed by the Bureau of Reclamation for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at 162 feet high and spans 580 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 18,275 acre-feet. The dam overlooks Iron Creek and serves as a key component in managing water resources in the region, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1,400 cubic feet per second.
Despite its critical role in water management, Crawford Dam poses a high hazard potential and is categorized as a high-risk structure. Regular inspections by the Bureau of Reclamation ensure its operational integrity, with a condition assessment currently marked as "Not Available." Emergency action plans are in place, with the last revision dated to July 2020, indicating a commitment to ensuring public safety in the event of a dam-related emergency. With its strategic location and significant impact on the surrounding area, Crawford Dam stands as a cornerstone in the management of water resources in Colorado.
Storage 24hr Change | 0.49% |
Percent of Normal | 102% |
Minimum |
367 acre-ft
2008-01-03 |
Maximum |
323,233 acre-ft
2004-02-13 |
Average | 5,133 acre-ft |
Dam_Height | 162 |
Hydraulic_Height | 144 |
Drainage_Area | 52 |
Year_Completed | 1962 |
Nid_Storage | 18275 |
Structural_Height | 162 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Foundations | Rock |
Surface_Area | 406 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate), Uncontrolled |
River_Or_Stream | IRON CREEK |
Dam_Length | 580 |
Nid_Height | 162 |
Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
NORTH FORK GUNNISON RIVER NEAR SOMERSET
2024-04-11T02:15:00.000-06:00 |
297cfs | 1.43ft | 6081ft |
SURFACE CREEK AT CEDAREDGE
2025-02-11T00:30:00.000-07:00 |
7cfs | 0.76ft | 6216ft |
NORTH FORK GUNNISON RIVER BELOW PAONIA
2023-10-31T02:30:00.000-06:00 |
96cfs | 0.66ft | 5563ft |
TERROR CREEK AT MOUTH NEAR BOWIE
2013-12-31T23:45:00.000-07:00 |
2cfs | ft | 5770ft |
N.F. GUNNISON R BLW LEROUX CR
2025-02-11T02:30:00.000 |
83cfs | 6.91ft | 5273ft |
NORTH FK GUNNISON RIVER ABOVE MOUTH NR LAZEAR
2025-02-11T01:15:00.000-07:00 |
121cfs | 2.71ft | 5114ft |
HUBBARD CREEK AT HIGHWAY 133 AT MOUTH NR BOWIE
2024-04-11T01:45:00.000-06:00 |
35cfs | 0.27ft | 5869ft |