Crystal Dam, Hydroelectric power station in Montrose County, Colorado.
Crystal Dam rises 323 feet high on the Gunnison River, featuring a double-curvature concrete arch design with a 620-foot length at its crest.
The Bureau of Reclamation completed the dam in 1976 as the final component of three reservoirs within the Wayne N. Aspinall Storage Unit project.
The dam represents a significant engineering achievement in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, contributing to Colorado's water management infrastructure.
The facility generates over 137 million kilowatt-hours annually through its Francis turbine, providing renewable energy to the surrounding region.
During periods of excess flow, water cascades down the ungated spillway, creating a 227-foot waterfall against the metamorphic rock formation.
Location: Montrose County
Elevation above the sea: 2,059 m
GPS coordinates: 38.51070,-107.62500
Latest update: March 12, 2025 14:39
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