Ridgway Reservoir

Ridgway Reservoir
Ridgway Reservoir
Location of Ridgway Reservoir in Colorado, USA.
Location of Ridgway Reservoir in Colorado, USA.
Ridgway Reservoir
Location within Colorado
Location of Ridgway Reservoir in Colorado, USA.
Location of Ridgway Reservoir in Colorado, USA.
Ridgway Reservoir
Location within the United States
LocationOuray County, Colorado
Coordinates38°13′51″N 107°45′23″W / 38.2308227°N 107.7564477°W / 38.2308227; -107.7564477
Typereservoir
Surface elevation
6,699 feet (2,042 m)

Ridgway Reservoir[1] is a lake impounded by Ridgway Dam (38°14′13″N 107°45′31″W / 38.23688°N 107.75865°W / 38.23688; -107.75865) on the Uncompahgre River north of the town of Ridgway in Ouray County, Colorado in the western United States. Ridgway Dam was built as part of the Dallas Creek Project. Construction began in 1978 and completed in 1987. The lake was first filled in 1990 as an aid to irrigation of the Uncompahgre Valley and flood control. Today recreation opportunities are provided at Ridgway State Park along the lake.

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References

  1. ↑ "Ridgway Reservoir". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
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