Full Moon Aka Crystal

RED MOUNTAIN CREEK· Ouray, Colorado· Earth· 14 ft tall
High Hazard Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Full Moon Aka Crystal is classified as high hazard in Colorado. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 17% in CO)
Dam Length1,600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Max Discharge380 cfs
NID IDCO00306

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 21, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Full Moon Aka Crystal?

Full Moon Aka Crystal is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Full Moon Aka Crystal?

Full Moon Aka Crystal is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Full Moon Aka Crystal?

Full Moon Aka Crystal has a dam height of 14 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Full Moon Aka Crystal last inspected?

Full Moon Aka Crystal was last inspected on August 21, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.