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Reservoir in Ouray County, Colorado
Ridgway Reservoir
Ridgway Reservoir
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LocationOuray County, Colorado
Coordinates38°13′51″N 107°45′23″W / 38.2308227°N 107.7564477°W / 38.2308227; -107.7564477
Typereservoir
Surface elevation6,699 feet (2,042 m)

Ridgway Reservoir 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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  • Sneffels Range and Ridgway Reservoir Sneffels Range and Ridgway Reservoir



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