Ridgway Reservoir
Ridgway Reservoir[1] is a lake impounded by Ridgway Dam (38°14′13″N 107°45′31″W) on the Uncompahgre River north of the town of Ridgway in Ouray County, Colorado in the western United States.
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| Location | Ouray County, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 38.2308227°N 107.7564477°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Surface elevation | 6,699 feet (2,042 m) |
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.
See also
- List of largest reservoirs of Colorado
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