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Morrow Point, located in Montrose County, Colorado, is a Federal-owned concrete dam on the Gunnison River with a primary purpose of hydroelectric power generation. Completed in 1968 by the Bureau of Reclamation, this impressive structure stands at a height of 468 feet, with a storage capacity of 121,320 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 41,000 cubic feet per second. The dam is classified as having a high hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of 2, indicating the need for vigilant risk management measures.
Managed and regulated by the Bureau of Reclamation, Morrow Point's state-of-the-art design features both arch and concrete dam types, with a hydraulic height of 400 feet and a structural height of 468 feet. The reservoir created by the dam covers an area of 838 acres and has a normal storage capacity of 117,190 acre-feet. Despite its high hazard potential, Morrow Point has not undergone a recent condition assessment, making its current structural integrity status unknown. With its key role in hydroelectric power generation and water resource management, Morrow Point serves as a vital infrastructure component in the region.
Storage 24hr Change | -0.18% |
Percent of Normal | 100% |
Minimum |
76,595.672 acre-ft
1973-10-31 |
Maximum |
120,132.031 acre-ft
1977-03-22 |
Average | 111,253 acre-ft |
Nid_Height | 468 |
Hydraulic_Height | 400 |
Drainage_Area | 3675 |
Year_Completed | 1968 |
Dam_Height | 400 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Structural_Height | 468 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Concrete |
River_Or_Stream | GUNNISON RIVER |
Foundations | Rock |
Surface_Area | 838 |
Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate), Vertical Lift |
Nid_Storage | 121320 |
Dam_Length | 724 |
Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR PLACERVILLE
2025-02-22T01:05:00.000-07:00 |
64cfs | 4ft | 7011ft |
CIMARRON RIVER NEAR CIMARRON
2023-11-26T00:15:00.000-07:00 |
25cfs | 1.08ft | 8643ft |
TAYLOR RIVER AT ALMONT
2024-04-11T02:00:00.000-06:00 |
154cfs | 1.62ft | 8018ft |
EAST RIVER AT ALMONT CO.
2024-04-11T02:15:00.000-06:00 |
130cfs | 2.6ft | 8007ft |
CIMARRON RIVER BL SQUAW CREEK
2024-04-11T02:15:00.000-06:00 |
64cfs | 8.02ft | 6863ft |
LAKE FORK AT GATEVIEW
2024-04-11T02:00:00.000-06:00 |
67cfs | 2.27ft | 7841ft |
UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER NEAR OURAY
2025-02-22T01:00:00.000-07:00 |
30cfs | 1ft | 7592ft |