MORROW POINT RESERVOIR

RESERVOIR LEVELS USBR 914
April 26, 2025


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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 0.41%
Percent of Normal 99%
Minimum 76,595.672 acre-ft
1973-10-31
Maximum 120,132.031 acre-ft
1977-03-22
Average 111,928 acre-ft
Dam_Height 400
Hydraulic_Height 400
Drainage_Area 3675
Year_Completed 1968
Nid_Storage 121320
River_Or_Stream GUNNISON RIVER
Structural_Height 468
Foundations Rock
Surface_Area 838
Outlet_Gates Slide (sluice gate), Vertical Lift
Dam_Length 724
Hazard_Potential High
Primary_Dam_Type Concrete
Nid_Height 468
       
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