Blue Mesa Dam, Embankment dam and power station in Gunnison County, United States
Blue Mesa Dam spans 239 meters across the Gunnison River, forming the largest water reservoir in Colorado with its earthen structure and concrete elements.
The United States Bureau of Reclamation completed the construction of Blue Mesa Dam in 1966 as part of the Colorado River Storage Project.
The dam structure and its reservoir support regional water distribution while generating 264 million kilowatt-hours of electricity for Colorado communities annually.
Visitors access the dam through State Highway 92, which crosses its top and connects to multiple recreational facilities around Blue Mesa Reservoir.
The dam's power plant operates with two turbine generators that underwent capacity upgrades in 1988, increasing output from 60 MW to 86.4 MW.
Location: Gunnison County
Inception: 1962
Length: 239 m
GPS coordinates: 38.45330,-107.33400
Latest update: March 14, 2025 10:09
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