Stagecoach Dam, Gravity dam in Routt County, Colorado, US
The concrete structure rises 145 feet high and extends 360 feet across the Yampa River, creating an extensive reservoir of 33,700 acre-feet capacity.
The Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District initiated the dam construction in 1983, completing the entire structure in just 37 days during 1989.
The dam's name connects to the historical transportation routes where stagecoaches traveled through Yellow Jacket Pass between Oak Creek and Steamboat Springs.
The reservoir supplies water for irrigation and municipal needs while operating an 800-kilowatt hydroelectric power station for regional energy production.
The dam's construction used roller-compacted concrete technology, creating a structure that maintains the water flow of the Yampa River system.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 40.28530,-106.83200
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:24
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