Morrow Point Dam, Hydroelectric power station in Montrose County, Colorado.
The Morrow Point Dam extends 221 meters across the Gunnison River, featuring a double-arch concrete design that rises 468 feet above the riverbed.
Construction of this infrastructure project began in 1961 with foundation drilling, and the power generation facility started operating in 1970 with two 86-megawatt turbines.
The dam forms part of the Curecanti National Recreation Area, managed by the National Park Service, offering educational programs about water resource management.
The facility maintains water levels for agricultural needs while generating 173 megawatts of hydroelectric power through its two turbines operating year-round.
This structure stands as the first concrete double-arch dam constructed by the United States Bureau of Reclamation, establishing a new engineering milestone.
Location: Montrose County
Inception: 1963
Elevation above the sea: 2,182 m
Length: 221 m
GPS coordinates: 38.45200,-107.53800
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:45
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