Flaming Gorge Dam, Hydroelectric power station in Daggett County, Utah.
The concrete thin-arch dam spans 392 meters across the Green River, reaching an elevation of 1,841 meters in northern Utah.
Construction of the Flaming Gorge Dam started in 1958 and concluded in 1964 as part of the Colorado River Storage Project.
The dam creation established a new recreational hub where visitors participate in fishing, boating, and camping activities throughout the seasons.
Regular guided tours of the facility provide information about hydroelectric power generation and water management systems throughout the year.
The Green River section below the dam contains one of the highest fish populations per mile in the United States.
Location: Daggett County
Inception: 1958
Elevation above the sea: 1,841 m
Length: 392 m
GPS coordinates: 40.91440,-109.42100
Latest update: May 14, 2025 20:47
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